SOL CE.2 Review

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What is the form of government in which people rule?

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democracy

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Which fundamental political principle is exemplified in the quotation: "...The right of the people to feel secure (safe) in their houses against unreasonable search and seizures may not be violated (by the government)..."?

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limited government

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The mayor of Charlottesville was arrested for stealing money from local government is an example of -
Options: limited government, rule of law, representative government, consent of the governed

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rule of law

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Which phrase from the U.S. Constitution best represents the fundamental political principle consent of the governed? Options: "We the people", "Ensure domestic tranquility", "Do ordain and establish", "Power herein granted"

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"We the people"

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The ideas of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom are included in which Amendment to the United States Constitution? Options: 5th, 1st, 14th, 2nd

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1st

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Which statement is true concerning early American documents?

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The U.S. Constitution was influenced by earlier documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation

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This document created a weak central government and led to the writing of the Constitution.

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Articles of Confederation

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What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

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The central government had no power to tax

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Which goal of the Constitution is fulfilled when the Governors of Virginia and West Virginia work together to solve common problems?

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Form a more perfect union

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What is the purpose of the Preamble of the US Constitution?

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It explained why the Constitution was written