Please match the word(s) to the correct definition. Question 1 options:

the people exercise their power by voting and their political representatives

a way of changing the Constitution in order to adapt. It made the Constitution flexible and not rigid.

the upper house of Congress; based on an equal number of representation for each state.

the branch of government that makes the laws; Congress

all branches check the other to ensure that no one branch has too much power

the branch of government that interprets laws

= Constitution

term for the president as commander of the nation's armed forces

dividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches – they have their own responsibilities.

A principle of constitutional government; a government whose powers are defined and limited by a constitution.

power is balanced between the states and the national government.

A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.

the branch of government that carries out laws

the lower house of Congress, consisting of a different number of representatives from each state, depending on population

personal liberties or privileges

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Republicanism

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Limited Government

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Individual Rights

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Popular Sovereignty

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Separation of Powers

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The Legislative Branch

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The Executive Branch

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The Judicial Branch

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House of Representatives

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Senate

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Checks and Balances

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The Commander in Chief

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Federalism

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The Supreme Law of the Land

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Amendments