PTMS Benchmark 2 Re-Test Review

What is the form of government in which people rule?

• monarchy

• democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

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

The mayor of Charlottesville was arrested for stealing money from local government is an example of -

• limited government

• rule of law

• representative government

• consent of the governed

Which phrase from the U.S. Constitution best represents the fundamental political principle consent of the governed?

• "We the people"

• "Ensure domestic tranquility

• "Do ordain and establish"

• "Power herein granted"

The significance of the Declaration of Independence includes -

• giving colonists the same rights as Englishmen

• providing a weak national government

• creating the first form of national government

• establishing the idea of equality under the law

This document created a weak central government and led to the writing of the Constitution.

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Which goal of the Constitution is fulfilled when the Governors of Virginia and West Virginia work together to solve common problems?

• promote the general welfare

• Form a more perfect union

• Establish justice

• Provide for the common defense

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the US Constitution?

• It stated freedom of religious beliefs

• It revealed why the colonies wanted their independence

• It explained why the Constitution was written

• It lists the grievances against the King of England

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

• Constitution

• President

• Constitution

• Citizens

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

• 10

• 21

• 26

• 27