Why were most Framers dedicated to the concept of limited government?
They were convinced that governmental power poses a threat to individual liberty.
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What is the preamble?
The introduction to the Constution
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How many amendments are in the bill or rights?
Ten
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A formal agreement between sovereign states is?
A treaty.
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Enumerated powers come from
The Constitution
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How does Federalism divide the powers of government?
Based on territory between a central or national government and several regional or state governments.
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What are the 6 basic principles the constitution is written around?
Popular Sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers , checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism.
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True or False a state can require an amendment proposed by congress to be approved by a vote of the people of the state before it can be ratified by the state legislature.
False
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What is extradition?
A legal process by which a fugitive from one state is returned to that state.
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What is the clause that states that the Constitution is the supreme law?
Supremacy Clause
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The national government is a government with what kind of powers?
Delegated Powers
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Explain the principle of constitutionalism?
The government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.
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What is the subject of the 18th amendment?
Prohibition of Alcohol
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What is the electoral college?
The group that makes the formal selection of the nations president.
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Powers separated and checked by each branch of government is known as
Checks and Balances
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What is the other term for expressed powers?
Enumerated Powers
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How is an act determined unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
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In what year was the 12th amendment added?
1804
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What tradition began in 1796 by George Washington? (ps. In regards to time served as President)
The “no-third-term tradition”
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Where did implied powers originate from?
Necessary and Proper Clause
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What is Federalism's major strength?
It allows local action in matters of local concern, and national action in matters of wider concern.
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What is stated in each of the articles of the Constitution?
Preamble- States the purpose
Article 1- Legislative Branch
Article 2- Executive Branch
Article 3- Judicial Branch
Article 4- Relations amoung states
Article 5- Amending the Constitution
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What does the 25th amendment state?
If the presidency becomes vacant, the vice president takes over.
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What is the most effective form of political participation