02.02 The Constitution

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Article One of the Constitution illustrates how the national government's power is
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derived from the states and the people
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"The United States in Congress assembled shall never engage in a war, nor grant letters of marque or reprisal in time of peace, nor enter into any treaties or alliances, ... unless nine States assent to the same."—Articles of Confederation This quote directly reflects the principle of
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federalism
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The framers of the Constitution believed that they created a government
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limited to the powers described in the document
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The Articles of Confederation did not fully reflect the principle of "republicanism" because
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NOT (it stated one political party should maintain most of the power)
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the principle of "separation of powers" and the Articles of Confederation?
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NOT (Because the Articles of Confederation created a bicameral legislative branch that could make and enforce its laws, it clearly illustrates the principle of "separation of powers".)
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"Every Bill which shall have passed the House of Representatives and the Senate, shall, before it become a Law, be presented to the President of the United States: If he approve he shall sign it, but if not he shall return it, with his Objections to that House in which it shall have originated..."—U.S. Constitution This quote directly reflects the principle of
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checks and balances
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The Constitution reflects the principle "republicanism" because it
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divides the legislative branch into two houses of elected officials
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Article Three of the Constitution describes the powers of the
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judicial branch, such as interpreting laws
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The Constitution reflects the principle "separation of powers" because it
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distributes power between three branches of government
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Article One of the Constitution describes the powers of the
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legislative branch, such as declaring war