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the “rule of law” states that
a) there should be no barriers to the right to vote.
b) a just government derives its power from the governed.
c) all people, including those who govern, must obey the law.
d) a country’s citizens are the source of the government's power.

which statement best describes changes in federalism in the united states?
a) since the civil war, states have gained power and the national government has lost power.
b) since the civil war, the national government has gained power and states have lost power.
c) since the civil war, states and the national government have reached an equal balance of power.
d) since the civil war, the issue of state and national government power has ceased to be important.

the president's vetoing of a bill that the congress approves is an example of
a) representative government.
b) separation of powers.
c) checks and balances.
d) judicial review.

the u. s. constitution establishes a federal system of government. which statement best describes a federal system of government?
a) a bill of rights protects individual liberties
b) state laws are the highest authority in the nation
c) the people elect the president and members of congress
d) power is divided between national and state governments

what is a difference between an authoritarian government and a democratic government?
a) in authoritarian governments, the people rule.
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b) in authoritarian governments, many have power.
c) in democracies, the power of the government is limited.
d) in democracies, government officials gain power through force.