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The Need for a Constitution — Unit test

Question 64 • *GHS Government *V*

Read the paragraph.The US Congress passes a bill that limits the rights of citizens. This bill states that people can no longer gather for peaceful protests. However, the president vetoes the bill, so it does not become law.

Answer
A
federalism
B
republicanism
C
due process of law
D
checks and balances

Explanation

The president’s veto is one branch of government checking the power of another branch. Congress passed the bill, but the president could prevent it from becoming law, which demonstrates checks and balances. Federalism concerns the division of power between national and state governments.

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