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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

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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

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

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