The national government has the power to coin money. The states have the power to conduct elections. This is an example of which term?
Federalism
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Which term means that each branch of government can limit the power of the other branches?
Checks and Balances
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A direct democracy is where people do not elect representatives. Instead, they vote on everything themselves. This is a nonexample of which form of government?
Republicanism
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A government's power has no limits and does not have to protect individual rights. This is a non-example of which term?
Limited Government
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The national government has the power to make treaties. The state governments have the power to establish schools. This is an example of which term?
Federalism
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Benjamin Franklin said, "In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns." This expresses which term?
Popular Sovereignty
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Which term describes a form of government where the people elect representatives?
Republicanism
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The Supreme Court can declare Congress's laws unconstitutional. Congress can impeach Supreme Court justices. This is an example of which term?
Checks and Balances
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The Constitution is a rulebook which tells the government what it can and cannot do. For example, the government cannot limit freedom of speech or set up a dictator. This is an example of which term?
Limited Government
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Which term means that the government's power comes from the will of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
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Which term means that a government's power is limited by laws in order to protect the rights of citizens?
Limited Government
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The Articles of Confederation had one branch of government called Congress. This is a nonexample of which term?
Separation of Powers
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In the United States, we vote for people to represent us in Congress. This is an example of which form of government?