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The Preamble of the Constitution describes the 27 amendments to the original document
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The principles of the Constitution include unlimited government and individual rights over common good
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True
By specifying the powers of the federal government, the Constitution fulfills the principle of limited government
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False
The Articles of the Constitution describe the bicameral structure of Congress.
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False
The Bill of Rights arose in part because of Americans’ experiences with Britain.
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True
Which of the following best defines constitutional amendment?
descriptions of the structure of government
. outline of the limits of government
statement of individual rights and freedoms
changes to the original Constitution
Which of the following is an example of checks and balances in the United States?
Congress passes laws by unanimous vote
Congress vetoes a law passed by the president
The president appoints judges to the Supreme Court.
The president passes a law in Congress.
Which branch of government interprets the law and includes the Supreme Court?
executive
Judicial
presidential
Legislative
. What is the effect of federalism on state governments?
The federal government has absolute control of state governm
State governments are allowed to act on federal matters
The federal government can appoint state governors.
State governments can rule on local issues.
A written constitution is important because it
allows government to control its citizens.
cannot be changed, or amended.
prevents citizens from breaking laws
. provides a rule book for government
Define: Ratified
approved
Define: jurisdiction
courts ability to hear certain kinds of cases
Define: elastic clause
law that lets Congress stretch its power to meet certain situations
Define: Judicial Review
court’s ability to interpret the Constitution and overturn laws that violate the Constitution
Define: enumerated powers
powers that are listed by number in the Constitution
. The first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the Preamble.
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