Powers that the constitution sets aside for state governments
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What do the articles of the Constitution explicitly outline
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The appointment of Supreme Court justices for life. APEX
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Which situation best illustrates how the principle of limited government aims to protect individual rights
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Citizens cannot be punished for speaking out against the government. -Apex :)
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Which scenario best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty
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members of congress vote for laws that the majority of Americans
support. -Apex
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Which statement best explains why the framers of the Constitution defined the process of amending the document so specifically
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The arrows in the illustration represent checks on the power of each branch of government which branch of government fits in each blank
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A=legislative branch; B= executive branch
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What was one advantage the Constitution had over the articles of confederation
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The federal government was able to collect taxes.
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Which idea comes from the enlightenment and is reflected in the constitution
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The powers of government should be divided. -Apex
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What important Federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Federalist Papers
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Fear of tyranny (APEX)
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What is one purpose of the supremacy clause of the Constitution
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It establishes that the constitution, federal laws made and
treaties are the supreme law of the land. It provides state courts
are bound by the supreme law and when there is a conflict between
state and federal law the federal law must be applied. Even state
constitutions are subordinate to the federal law.
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What is one way the executive branch checks the power of the judicial branch
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The president has the power to appoint judges.
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What part of the Constitution is the basis for this diagram
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The necessary and proper clause
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What Since it was ratified over 200 years ago the constitution had been amended
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27 times
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Which statement accurately analyzes how federalism has changed over time in the United States
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The Federal government has taken a more active role in areas once controlled by the states
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what types of powers does this quote from the constitution refer to
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implied powers
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According to the Preamble to the Constitution , what is one purpose of government
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To keep the peace domestically (apex) your welcome 😁
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Which of these powers does the Constitution deny the federal government
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Imprisoning people who have not been convicted of a crime
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What are Reserved Powers
Powers that the constitution sets aside for state governments
What do the articles of the Constitution explicitly outline
The appointment of Supreme Court justices for life. APEX
Which situation best illustrates how the principle of limited government aims to protect individual rights
Citizens cannot be punished for speaking out against the government. -Apex :)
Which scenario best illustrates the principle of popular sovereignty
members of congress vote for laws that the majority of Americans
support. -Apex
Which statement best explains why the framers of the Constitution defined the process of amending the document so specifically
answer
The arrows in the illustration represent checks on the power of each branch of government which branch of government fits in each blank
A=legislative branch; B= executive branch
What was one advantage the Constitution had over the articles of confederation
The federal government was able to collect taxes.
Which idea comes from the enlightenment and is reflected in the constitution
The powers of government should be divided. -Apex
What important Federalist idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Federalist Papers
Fear of tyranny (APEX)
What is one purpose of the supremacy clause of the Constitution
It establishes that the constitution, federal laws made and
treaties are the supreme law of the land. It provides state courts
are bound by the supreme law and when there is a conflict between
state and federal law the federal law must be applied. Even state
constitutions are subordinate to the federal law.
What is one way the executive branch checks the power of the judicial branch
The president has the power to appoint judges.
APEX
What part of the Constitution is the basis for this diagram
The necessary and proper clause
(I think don't quote me-)
What Since it was ratified over 200 years ago the constitution had been amended
27 times
Which statement accurately analyzes how federalism has changed over time in the United States
The Federal government has taken a more active role in areas once controlled by the states
what types of powers does this quote from the constitution refer to
implied powers
According to the Preamble to the Constitution , what is one purpose of government
To keep the peace domestically (apex) your welcome 😁
Which of these powers does the Constitution deny the federal government
Imprisoning people who have not been convicted of a crime