PIG Practice quiz: Unit 2 (part 1)

What is NOT one of the 3 main components of the Declaration of Independence?

We have unalienable rights and it is the government's job to protect those rights

The King has abused our rights

We can't keep up trade with GB

We are declaring our independence from GB

What was the problem with the Articles of Confederation?

It gave the states too much power

No strong national government

Define: Bill of Rights?

Government's power comes from the people

The first 10 amendments

Consent of the governed?

Government's power comes from the people

Government's power is limited by the constitution

Limited Government?

Government's power is limited by the constitution

Power is divided among three branches

Separation of powers?

Supreme law of the land

Power is divided among the three branches

What is the constitution?

The division of power between the national and state government

Supreme law of the land

Define federalism

The division of power between the national and state government

Each branch of government has some control of the others

What is the 'Checks and Balance' system?

Each branch of government has some control over the others

The Supreme court decides if something is constitutional or not

What is Judicial Review?

The Supreme court decides if something is unconstitutional or not

When a court reviews a civil or criminal case

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