Civics SOL Review CE2 Political Principles

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

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Limited government

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What is the system where people elect officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf? Options: Democracy, Representative government, Limited government, Consent of the governed

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Representative government

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Everyone, including government officials, must obey the law.

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Rule of law

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The people rule.

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Democracy

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People are the source of government power. Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for protection of rights.

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Consent of the governed

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Which principle is demonstrated in the first 3 words of the U.S. Constitution, "We the People"?

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Consent of the governed

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The image represents which fundamental political principle?

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Democracy

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Senator Warner was elected by the voters of Virginia to make laws on our behalf. What type of government does this represent? Options: Democracy, Rule of law, Limited government, Representative government

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Representative government

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In 2017, the mayor of Salem, Randy Foley, was arrested and charged with public intoxication. What principle does this situation exemplify?

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Rule of law

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This picture shows what? Options: democracy, limited government, rule of law, consent of the governed

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democracy