Wyatt Test Review II

This document led to the writing of the US Constitution, had a weak central government, and made the states independent.

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Magna Carta

Which document affirmed the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?

• Declaration of Independence
• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
• The Virginia Declaration of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation

The Constitution states that every person should be treated the same in the court system, which demonstrates __________________________________.

• A-Protecting minority Rights
• B-Majority Rule
• C - Equality under law  
• D-Establishing the structure of government

What was the main guarantee of "The Charters of the Virginia Company of London"?

• Separate America from Great Britain
• Form a new government for the colonies
• Guarantee colonists the same rights as Englishmen
• Affirm individual worth and dignity of all men

The "grievances" identified in the Declaration of Independence are...

• a list of good things the King did for the colonists 
• a list of colonies the King controlled in America 
• a list of complaints against the King 
• a list of demands from the King 

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are known as the...

• Amendments
• Declaration of Rights
• Bill of Rights

This document guarantees equality under the law, establishes the structure of our government, and affirms individual worth and dignity of all people.

• Declaration of Independence
• US Constitution
• Charters of the VA Company of London

Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?" (p. 14)

• Justice
• Common Defense
• General Welfare
• Domestic Tranquility

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

Which goal of the Constitution is illustrated in this cartoon?

• form a union

• provide defense

• establish justice

• ensure domestic peace