Foundations of American Government

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King George was placed in jail because he broke the law. Which fundamental principle would apply to this situation? Options: representative government, limited government, consent of government, rule of law

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rule of law

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Who gives Senator Cory Booker the power to take part in the legislative process?

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the people

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Which fundamental principle is BEST illustrated by the above excerpt? Options: limited government, representative government, consent of the govern, rule of law

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representative government

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The US Bill of Rights is modeled on which Virginia document? Options: the Virginia Constitution, Virginia Declaration of Rights, Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, Charters of the Virginia Company of London

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Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Which document organized the first form of national government for the independent colonies?

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Articles of Confederation

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Which document influenced the first amendment of the Constitution? Options: Charters of the Virginia Company of London, Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Virginia Statutes of Religious Freedom

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Virginia Statutes of Religious Freedom

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Purposes of the United States government as listed in the Preamble EXCEPT: establish justice, provide for defense, ensure domestic peace

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assure jobs for all

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The Preamble of the Constitution

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explains why the Constitution  was written

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Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people?"

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to establish that the power of the government comes from the people

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How did the Declaration of Independence address the King of England?

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It stated grievances against the King.