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What principle of government primarily addresses the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches?
What principle of government primarily addresses the division of government responsibilities into distinct branches?
Which principle allows citizens to vote for their leaders?
Which principle allows citizens to vote for their leaders?
What right is ensured by the Sixth Amendment?
What right is ensured by the Sixth Amendment?
How does the principle of checks and balances work in the context of government?
How does the principle of checks and balances work in the context of government?
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What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?
What does the Seventh Amendment guarantee?
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Which statement correctly reflects the tax responsibilities outlined in federalism?
Which statement correctly reflects the tax responsibilities outlined in federalism?
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What is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment?
What is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment?
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What does the Ninth Amendment protect?
What does the Ninth Amendment protect?
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Which amendment allows an individual to avoid self-incrimination?
Which amendment allows an individual to avoid self-incrimination?
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Which powers does the Tenth Amendment reserve?
Which powers does the Tenth Amendment reserve?
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What principle of government emphasizes that the authority derives from the people?
What principle of government emphasizes that the authority derives from the people?
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Which principle focuses on ensuring that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
Which principle focuses on ensuring that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?
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Which principle is characterized by the division of governmental responsibilities?
Which principle is characterized by the division of governmental responsibilities?
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What principle guarantees that individuals have rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government?
What principle guarantees that individuals have rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government?
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Which principle encourages citizens to elect their own leaders?
Which principle encourages citizens to elect their own leaders?
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What does it mean to check the power of a branch of government?
What does it mean to check the power of a branch of government?
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Who has the authority to veto legislation passed by Congress?
Who has the authority to veto legislation passed by Congress?
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How can Congress override a presidential veto?
How can Congress override a presidential veto?
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What limits the president's power to make treaties with other countries?
What limits the president's power to make treaties with other countries?
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What is meant by 'separation of powers'?
What is meant by 'separation of powers'?
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Which constitutional principle is demonstrated by the statement 'Citizens elect senators to serve in Washington D.C.'?
Which constitutional principle is demonstrated by the statement 'Citizens elect senators to serve in Washington D.C.'?
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What principle does the statement 'The Judicial Branch interprets the law' exemplify?
What principle does the statement 'The Judicial Branch interprets the law' exemplify?
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Which principle is illustrated by 'The president can pardon persons convicted of a crime'?
Which principle is illustrated by 'The president can pardon persons convicted of a crime'?
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The statement 'The court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional)' reflects which constitutional principle?
The statement 'The court has the power of judicial review (to declare laws unconstitutional)' reflects which constitutional principle?
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Which principle corresponds to 'State governments have the power to pass education laws within their states'?
Which principle corresponds to 'State governments have the power to pass education laws within their states'?
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The phrase 'We the people… do ordain and establish this Constitution' embodies which constitutional principle?
The phrase 'We the people… do ordain and establish this Constitution' embodies which constitutional principle?
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Which principle is illustrated by 'Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3rds vote in each house'?
Which principle is illustrated by 'Congress can override a presidential veto by a 2/3rds vote in each house'?
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What principle does 'The Legislative Branch makes the laws' exemplify?
What principle does 'The Legislative Branch makes the laws' exemplify?
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What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in the U.S. government?
What is the primary purpose of the checks and balances system in the U.S. government?
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Which branch of government is responsible for approving treaties and presidential appointments?
Which branch of government is responsible for approving treaties and presidential appointments?
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What action can Congress take if the President vetoes a bill?
What action can Congress take if the President vetoes a bill?
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How long are federal judges appointed for?
How long are federal judges appointed for?
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Who has the authority to declare laws unconstitutional?
Who has the authority to declare laws unconstitutional?
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What must happen if Congress wants to revise a law declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
What must happen if Congress wants to revise a law declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court?
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What is the role of Congress regarding federal judges?
What is the role of Congress regarding federal judges?
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Which branch is primarily responsible for enforcing laws?
Which branch is primarily responsible for enforcing laws?
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Which amendment ensures freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech?
Which amendment ensures freedom of religion, assembly, petition, press, and speech?
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What does Amendment 2 protect?
What does Amendment 2 protect?
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Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent?
Which amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent?
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What right is protected under Amendment 4?
What right is protected under Amendment 4?
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Amendment 5 includes protections against which of the following?
Amendment 5 includes protections against which of the following?
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Which aspect of legal protection does Amendment 5 not explicitly ensure?
Which aspect of legal protection does Amendment 5 not explicitly ensure?
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What does Congress not have the power to do under Amendment 1?
What does Congress not have the power to do under Amendment 1?
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The requirement for a warrant is outlined in which amendment?
The requirement for a warrant is outlined in which amendment?
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