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| Question | Answer |
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| Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. | federalism |
| "Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power." Which of the following statements both relates to the quote above and supports it by stating how the concern is reflected in American constitutional government? | Therefore, each branch of the central government will have the power to check the power of the other branches. |
| Which of the following explains the outcome and significance of the District of Columbia v. Heller case? | The Supreme Court decided in favor of Heller, that the Second Amendment allows law-abiding U.S. citizens to own and carry handguns in the district. |
| The framers of the Constitution could not have anticipated creating an air force. Therefore, its creation is an example of | an implied power |
| Which of the following is an example of an expressed power? | creating the post offices |
| Under the Constitution, who has the responsibility for relationships with foreign nations? | The president can make treaties, but the Senate must ratify them. |
| Which of the following makes a true statement about the Constitution and the government? | It limits the government's power through listing its responsibilities and including a bill of right |
| New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the Jurisdiction of any other State; | delegated power |
| . "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."–Declaration of Independence This quote reflects the political principle of | natural rights because people are born equal with certain rights because they are humans |
| In the compound republic of America, the power surrendered by the people is first divided between two distinct governments, and then the portion allotted to each subdivided among distinct and separate departments. | A government must have enough power to govern however, its power must also be limited by creating multiple branches within it. |
| Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power.how this quote supports or rejects one of the following principles-limited government, natural rights, or separation of powers. | it supports separation of powers,the general public is at risk when one branch has monopoly all the other power history has shown repeatedly absolute power corrupts absolutely . a single branch with all the power is sure to abuse it thereby damaging liber |