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Unit One Test

Enter the letter for the matching Definition
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Natural Rights
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2.
Separation of Powers
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Inalienable Rights
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Direct Democracy
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Checks and Balances
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Mercantilism
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Ratify
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Popular Sovereignty
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Strict Interpetation
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Consent of the Governed
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the idea that the Constitution is meant to be read literally
B.
each branch of government has powers that offset the powers of the other two branches to ensure that no branch becomes too powerful
C.
to approve
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a theory that a country should export more goods than they import to increase national wealth
E.
division of governmental duties among the three branches of government
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individual human rights that should be guaranteed to all people
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the rights of people that cannot be taken away by the government
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a Constitutional principle that means that the people ultimately hold all power to rule
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the government has the power only because the citizens give it to them
J.
a system of government where all individuals are allowed to vote on issues
Type the Term that corresponds to the displayed Definition.
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to add or change
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12.
a system of government where individuals choose a delegate to represent their region by voting on all issues on their behalf
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the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
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division of governmental power among national , state, and local governments
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a time period in colonial when the English government allowed the colonies to operate mostly free from governmental rule/interference
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a system of government led by King or Queen
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an idea that the government and people have a mutual agreement
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the idea that the Constitution is meant to be interpreted differently over time
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every person has to follow the laws regardless of their position in society
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the Constitution clearly states the powers of the government and does not allow them to exceed those powers

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