Civics_Ch2_webquest_reflection

=**Constitution Web Quest Reflection**= Answer the following critical thinking questions from the web quest.

1. What is a specific example of the Constitution setting up limited government?

2. Constitutional government means government powers and structure are listed in a written document a.k.a. a constitution. Why is constitutional government good?

3. What are 5 reasons why the U.S. Constitution is good?

4. If someone were to tell you we are a democracy, that is not completely accurate. The more accurate answer is that we are a republic. Why?

5. What aspects make the U.S. a federal system in terms of levels of government.

6. What is the proof that the U.S. Constitution sets up a government with the principle of separation of powers?

7. What is the proof that the U.S. Constitution sets up a government with the principle of checks and balances?

8. Can you write the Preamble without looking? You might want to make sure you can! Remember the song lyrics!

9. Why is it important to be able to amend, or change the Constitution?

10. How do the following help describe our style of government? Republic, federal system, limited government, constitutional government

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