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Which person was the person whom Thomas Jefferson borrowed his ideas from to create the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Which term refers to the fact that Congress can make any law they feel is "Necessary and Proper" to carry out its duties?
Elastic Clause
The Preamble was the introduction to what?
The Constitution
Which type of government involves a ruler with unlimited power?
Dictatorship
Which body has the responsibility of making laws?
Congress
Which early civilization had a republic form of government for part of its existence?
Rome
The veto is an example of which principle in the United States Constitution?
checks and balances
Which term refers to a type of government where people directly make their own laws?
Direct Democracy
Which principle refers to power being divided between different levels and branches of government?
Separation of Powers
Which group of people would have been against federal power; thus against the Constitution?
Anti-Federalists
The Northwest Ordinance was passed by the United States Congress in 1787. What did the Northwest Ordinance make possible?
The Northwest Ordinance was passed by the United States Congress in 1787.
What did the Northwest Ordinance make possible?
the creation of several new states
What was the name of our first government?
Articles of Confederation
Which branch of government has the responsibility to enforce the law?
Executive
Which branch of government will be in charge of interpreting the law?
Judicial
Which entity has the responsibility for enforcing the law?
President
One way United States citizens can participate in government is by voting.
The right to participate in government through voting originated in which ancient civilization?
Greece
Which of the following would be an example of a Civic Responsibility; something you should do; but do not have to do?
Vote
Which term means to alter a constitution?
Amend
Which person was named President of the Constitutional Convention?
Washington
Which term refers to a group of the President's top advisors?
Cabinet
Which form of government typically maintains its power through force and fear?
Dictatorship
Which Amendment protects our personal freedoms?
1
Which term refers to the judicial branch checking the actions of the other branches to see if they are Constitutional?
Judicial Review
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We The People
Which term refers to removing an elected official from office?
Impeach