The passage below is from Federalist 51, written by James Madison in 1788.
"...the interior structure of the government as that its several constituents parts may, by their mutual relations, be the means of keeping each other in their proper places."
Which constitutional principle does Madison describe in the passage?
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Popular sovereignty
Judicial review
Checks and balances
Separation of powers
Which viewpoint was common among Anti-Federalists?
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There is no need for a separate Bill of Rights.
The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
The Constitution will not strengthen the government.
A strong national government will protect the people in times of crisis.
How does rule of law affect U.S. government officials and institutions?
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It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law
It requires government officials and institutions to create new laws.
It prevents government officials and institutions from making their work public.
It ensures government officials and institutions are exempt from laws.
What is a government that is run by the people, either directly or indirectly?
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Democracy
Oligarchy
Autocracy
Communism
What is the term used in the Fourteenth Amendment to describe persons who are born or naturalized in the United States?
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Aliens
Citizens
Immigrants
Residents
This graph shows the number of naturalized U.S. citizens from 2000 to 2008. Which of the following statements can be inferred from this graph?
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Naturalization has become less popular than it was in the past.
Naturalization has steadily increased voter turnout
Naturalization laws have become increasingly strict over time
Naturalization leads to a larger pool of voters.
This lists actions that citizens can take.
Attending public meetings
Helping neighbors after a storm
Following rules at landmarks
Volunteering in the community
What will happen if a citizen does NOT perform these actions?
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The democracy will fail.
The common good will suffer.
The citizen will be charged with a crime.
The citizen will be fined.
ANSWER IN A LIST
1. Separation of powers
2. The Constitution does not give enough power to the states.
3. It holds government officials and institutions accountable to the law.
4. Democracy
5. Citizens
6. Naturalization leads to a larger pool of voters.
7. The common good will suffer.