REVIEW CE2A-D

These five basic freedoms of Americans: freedom of the press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom to petition the government are protected by what?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Preamble

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Constitution as described in the Preamble?

• Promote the General Welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty

• Establish Justice

• Make war against foreign kings

What BEST describes the Preamble to the Constitution?

• Amendments to to the US Constitution

• Main section of the US Constitution

• Rights of individuals

• Goals and purposes to be served by the government

The first form of national government for the colonists was the

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

What statement is an example of the principle of rule of law?

• a city council member is found guilty of speeding

• A citizen is shown how to register to vote

• A state senator is reelected to her second term

• a crime suspect is informed of their constitutional rights

Which fundamental political principle does this illustrate?

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the governed

• Representative Government

• Limited Government

The preamble to the Constitution of the US describes the

• separation of church and state

• goals and purposes of the government

• responsibilities of the founding fathers

• fundamental principal for making laws

Consent of the governed, rule of law, democracy are American Fundamental Political Principles. Which fundamental political principled could be added to the diagram?

• Rights of the government

• Unalienable rights

• Monarchy Government

• Limited Government

"in our system of government the people rule" This quote represents which fundamental political principle?

• Representative Government

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

Which document included these?

1. stated grievances against the King
2. affirmed certain unalienable rights
3. established the idea that all people are equal under the law

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Constitution of the United States

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence