Constitution Quiz 2 Flashcards

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What is popular sovereignty?

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The defintion of popular sovereignty is the government gets its authority from the people. An example for this is: Barack Obama was reelected in 2012.

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What is limited government?

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The definition of limited government is the government only has the power that the Constitution gives it. An example of this is that the president can’t steal a slurpee from 7/11.

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What is seperation of powers?

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The definition of seperation of powers is the government is divided into 3 branches, each with its own powers. An example of this is that Congress makes the laws.

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What are checks and balances?

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The definition of checks and balances is each branch of government has the power to lit the actions of the other two. An example of this is that the Supreme Court can overturn one of the laws made by Congress and declare it unconstitutional.

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What is federalism?

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The definition of federalism is the division of government between the federal government and the states. An example of this is that the Buffalo Grove Park district controls Buffalo Grove’s parks, while the Interior Department controls its own parks, each independent from the other.

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What was the Preamble’s first goal?

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To form a more perfect union.

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What was the Preamble’s second goal?

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To establish justice.

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What was the Preamble’s third goal?

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To insure domestic tranquility.

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What was the Preamble’s fourth goal?

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To provide for the common defense.

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What was the Preamble’s fifth goal?

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To promote the general Welfare.

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What was the Preamble’s sixth goal?

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To secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity.

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