Q2 Benchmark Study Guide

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The principle of 'Consent of the Governed' refers to:

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The idea that governments derive their authority from the consent of the people.

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Which principle states that the government is not all-powerful and can only do what people have given it the power to do?

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Limited Government

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The 'Rule of Law' principle entails:

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The idea that laws should govern a nation, as opposed to being governed by individual government officials.

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In a democratic system of government, who rules?

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In a democratic system of government, the people rule through elected representatives.

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What is the role of the people in a Representative Government?

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To elect representatives who make decisions on their behalf

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What was established for the first time by the Magna Carta?

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The idea that the king is subject to the law

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What rights did the Charters of the Virginia Company of London guarantee? Options: The right to vote for all settlers, The right to own land, The same rights as Englishmen, The right to trade freely with Native Americans

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The same rights as Englishmen

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Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights and what did it serve as?

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George Mason; it served as a model for the U.S. Bill of Rights

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What did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom state?

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It declared that no person could be compelled to attend or support any religious worship, place, or ministry.

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What is the purpose of the Preamble of the Constitution?

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To state the goals and purposes of the government