CE2a-c, CE3a, Review

Which principle is defined as the people rule?

• consent of the governed

• limited government

• rule of law

• democracy

The government and those who govern are bound by law(no one is above the law)

• rule of law

• limited government

• democracy

• representative government

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

• consent of the governed

• limited government

• democracy

• rule of law

A city elects a city council to create laws for its citizens

• rule of law

• consent of the governed

• limited government

• representative government

The Preamble is the ...

• national song of the United States
• introduction to the U.S. Constitution
• part of the Constitution that gives individual rights
• closing statement of the Constitution

In the Preamble, the words common defense means...

• building a fence around the country

• calm and peaceful land

• protection for the whole country

• each state must provide its own protection

In the Preamble, the words domestic Tranquility mean...

• a calm and peaceful homeland
• foreign peace
• you have the right to defend yourself
• fair for everyone

Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "All citizens should have their basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter."

• perfect union
• common defense
• liberty
• general welfare

Identify an example of a democracy.

• Queen Elizabeth currently reigns over Great Britain

• Pope Francis currently controls Vatican City

• Kim Jung-un is currently the supreme leader of North Korea

• President Trump is currently the elected executive leader of the United States

Which fundamental political principle is exemplified in the quotation below?

"...The right of the people to feel secure (safe) in their houses against unreasonable search and seizures may not be violated ( by the government)..."

• consent of the government

• rule of law

• limited government

• representative government