Civics SOL Practice Test

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Explain the political principle: Consent of the governed

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People are the source of any and all governmental power

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Explain the political principle: Limited government

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Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do

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Explain the political principle: Rule of Law

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The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those that are governed.

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Explain the political principle: Democracy

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In a democratic system of government, the people rule

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Explain the political principle: Representative government

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In a representative system, people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf

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How did the following influence the Constitution? Charters of the Virginia Company of London

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Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists

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How did the following influence the Constitution? Virginia Declaration of Rights

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Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution

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How did the Articles of Confederation influence the Constitution?

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first form of national government for independent states, kept major powers in states, weak central govt led to US constitution

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How did the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom influence the Constitution?

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stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

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How did the following influence the US Constitution? US Constitution and Bill of Rights: established structure of US govt, = under the law w/ majority rule and minority protected, affirmed dignity of all, protected RAPPS

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established structure of US govt, = under the law w/ majority rule and minority protected, affirmed dignity of all, protected RAPPS