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What is the primary purpose of the United States Constitution?
What is the primary purpose of the United States Constitution?
- To establish a system of socialism
- To outline the structure of the federal government (correct)
- To provide a framework for international relations
- To create a direct democracy
Which principle is designed to prevent the abuse of power in the United States government?
Which principle is designed to prevent the abuse of power in the United States government?
- Separation of powers (correct)
- Divine right of kings
- Federalism
- Social contract
What is the term for the division of power between the national and state governments in the United States?
What is the term for the division of power between the national and state governments in the United States?
- Socialism
- Constitutionalism
- Federalism (correct)
- Separation of powers
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring that laws align with it?
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution and ensuring that laws align with it?
What is the term for the idea that the power of government comes from the people, rather than a monarch or other authority?
What is the term for the idea that the power of government comes from the people, rather than a monarch or other authority?
The principle of checks and balances is designed to:
The principle of checks and balances is designed to:
The process by which the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional is known as:
The process by which the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional is known as:
The concept of popular sovereignty emphasizes:
The concept of popular sovereignty emphasizes:
Which of the following is NOT a method of formal amendment to the Constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a method of formal amendment to the Constitution?
Which model of democracy did Brutus 1 favor?
Which model of democracy did Brutus 1 favor?
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
What is the purpose of the Electoral College?
What is the main difference between categorical grants and block grants?
What is the main difference between categorical grants and block grants?
What is federalism?
What is federalism?
What is unfunded mandate?
What is unfunded mandate?
What is devolution?
What is devolution?
