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Which principle is associated with the idea of popular sovereignty?
Which principle is associated with the idea of popular sovereignty?
- Advocating for self-interest
- Creating government dependent on people's authority (correct)
- Accumulation of knowledge about public issues
- Holding public officials accountable
What was a central principle of the Declaration of Independence?
What was a central principle of the Declaration of Independence?
- Unanimous approval of constitutional amendments
- States having jurisdiction over legal matters
- Approval of policies and treaty ratification
- Equality of all men (correct)
Which governmental system did American colonists experience first?
Which governmental system did American colonists experience first?
- Federal system
- Unitary system (correct)
- Confederal system
- Direct democracy
What was required for the approval of policies and treaty ratification under the Articles of Confederation?
What was required for the approval of policies and treaty ratification under the Articles of Confederation?
Where did the most power rest within the governmental structure established by the Articles of Confederation?
Where did the most power rest within the governmental structure established by the Articles of Confederation?
Which branch of government did the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision set a precedent for?
Which branch of government did the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court decision set a precedent for?
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause in Article IV of the Constitution require states to do?
What does the Full Faith and Credit Clause in Article IV of the Constitution require states to do?
Which amendment to the Constitution includes protections for freedom of speech, assembly, petition, and the press?
Which amendment to the Constitution includes protections for freedom of speech, assembly, petition, and the press?
What is the main purpose of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
What is the main purpose of the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Which type of statements are covered by the distinction between libel and slander?
Which type of statements are covered by the distinction between libel and slander?
