Civics SOL Review

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Consent of the Governed, a fundamental political principle, means

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people are the source of government power

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Limited Government, a fundamental political principle, means

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government is not all-powerful

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Rule of Law, a fundamental political principle, means

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those who govern are bound by the law

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Representative Government, a fundamental political principle, means

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people elect officeholders govern on their behalf

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A system of government where the people rule is called

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Democracy

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The Charters of the Virginia Company of London, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

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guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

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The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced the Constitution of the United States by

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Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

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Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

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The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom influenced the Constitution of the United States by

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Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

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The first form of national government for the United States, which had no power to tax or enforce laws and ultimately failed was called the "Articles of _____"

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Confederation