Foundations of Government

Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement?

• Consent of the governed
• Rule of law
• federalism
• Representative Government 

Which basic principle states that the government is very powerful but it cannot do all things?

• Limited Government
• Rule of Law
• Consent of the Governed
• Democracy

These headlines best illustrate the concept of - 

• democracy
• consent of the governed
• rule of law
• popular sovereignty

Which term best fits in the box labeled with the number 3?

• Limited Government
• Representative Government
• Democracy
• rule of law

This quote from the Gettysburg Address *best* defines which principle of American constitutional government?

• Limited Government
• Rule of Law
• Democratic Government
• Separation of Powers

Which goal of the Constitution is represented when Congress decides to spend more money on the military?

• Provide for the common defense
• Form a more perfect union
• Secure the blessings of liberty
• Promote the general welfare

The Articles of Confederation created a loose association of states under the newly founded government.  When the U.S. Constitution was written a goal was created that was the opposite of a confederation among the states.  Which goal changed the relationship among the 13 states?

• To establish justice
• To form a more perfect union
• to insure domestic tranquility
• to provide a common defense

Which part of the Constitution lists the goals of the government?

• Preamble
• Articles
• Bill of Rights
• Amendments

Which part of the Constitution is considered the main body of the Constitution and describes the branches of government?

• Bill of Rights
• Amendments
• Articles
• Preamble

The Preamble begins with "We the People," thereby establishing that the power of the government comes from- 

• the president
• the government
• the constitution
• the citizen