SOL Year in Review

The first form of national government for the independent states was created by the ___?__. 

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Mayflower Compact
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

Which term best fits in the box labeled with the number 5?

• The rule of law
• Representative government
• Democracy
• Limited government

What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?

• To declare our independence from Great Britain
• To set-up the first form of government for the United States
• To state that the people are guaranteed citizenship
• To limit the power of the King John by the English Nobles

In a democracy where does its power come from?

• the president
• the people
• the legislators
• the courts

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

• due process

• eminent domain

• double jeopardy

• trial by jury

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

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

This document ensured colonists of their rights as Englishmen.

• Magna Carta

• VA Declaration of Rights

• Charters of the VA Company

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

• states' rights
• freedom of religion
• freedom of the press
• separation of powers

The _______Amendment to the US Constitution expanded the definition to include anyone that was born in the United States.

• 13th
• 14th
• 15th
• 19th

What is the process of becoming a U.S. citizen called?

• Immigration
• Assimilation
• Urbanization
• Naturalization