This is a principle of the Constitution in which the power of the government is limited, not absolute.
What is limited government.
100
The original constitution of the United States of America is known as this.
What is the Articles of Confederation.
100
This characteristic ensures that the people have the ability to make wise decisions concerning the government and that there are educated individuals to partake in the government.
What is widespread education.
100
These powers are directly stated in the first three articles of the Constitution.
What are expressed or enumerated powers.
100
Due to the principle of separation of powers, the legislative branch's main role is this.
What is to make laws.
200
This is a system of government where all of the power lies in one central government.
What is a unitary system.
200
The argument of this group was for the Constitution and a strong national government.
Who are the federalists.
200
Every democracy must have this essential characteristic ensuring the continuation of the democratic government.
What is active citizen participation.
200
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This type of power includes the power to levy taxes, borrow money, enact and enforce laws.
What are concurrent powers.
200
Due to the principle of checks and balance the executive branch may check the power of the legislative branch with this.
What is a veto.
300
An example of this would be a town meeting where every citizen comes to vote on issues.
What is a direct democracy.
300
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King George III was a monarch, an example of this form of government.
What is Autocracy.
300
To hold the power party responsible for their actions every democracy must have this.
What are competing political parties.
300
The federal government receives these powers from the Necessary and Proper Clause.
What are implied powers.
300
This is the court which hears cases where one state sues another.
What is the Supreme Court.
400
This is a government in which elected representatives, responsible to the people, exercise power.
What is a republic.
400
These, issued by King George III after the Boston Tea Party led to the unification of the colonists.
What are the Intolerable Acts.
400
This ensure that everyone's vote is equal in terms of its impact on an election.
What are free elections.
400
The federal government has these powers simply because they are a national government.
What are inherent powers.
400
This principle of the Constitution ensures people are the source of government power.
What is popular sovereignty.
500
This is the supreme and absolute authority within territorial boundaries, independence.
What is sovereignty.
500
This part of the Connecticut Compromise, was for weak executive and judicial branches and a one chamber congress.
What is the New Jersey Plan.
500
Social consensus provides this to a democracy.
That the people accept widespread democratic values.
500
This power, dealing with trade, is reserved for the states.
What is intrastate commerce.
500
These are the four features of a state.
What is territory, population, government, and sovereignty.