1.1-Government Origins Review

Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?

• rule of law

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• popular sovereignty

Before the U.S. Constitution was adopted, each state held a ratifying convention to discuss and vote on the Constitution.

​Alexander Hamilton attended the New York state rectification convention. A quote from one of his speeches during the convention is shown.

"Here [in the U.S. House of Representatives], sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representative​s."

Which basic principle of government is Hamilton highlighting in this quote?

• federalism

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

• separation of powers

"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or the people."

This quotation from the 10th Amendment of The Bill of Rights, was primarily intended to...

• give the people the right to vote on important issues

• limit the rights of American citizens

• place limits on the powers of the national government

• Assure the national government would control the state governments

An unpopular elected representative is voted out of office. This is an example of:

• tabula rasa

• natural rights

• direct democracy

• popular sovereignty

If a professional athlete refuses to stand for the National Anthem, which constitutional right BEST applies to her decision?

• freedom of speech

• freedom of the press

• the right to assemble

• The right to pursue happiness

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights of this world
• Rights granted by the King
• Rights you have just because you were born
• Rights given in the Constitution

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ?  , that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?

• unalienable rights
• equalities of opportunity
• duties and responsibilities
• repeated injuries and abuses

How are natural rights different from other rights?

• People are born with natural rights.
• People can choose to vote for natural rights.
• Natural rights are given only to citizens.
• Natural rights come from the government.

Natural rights mean:

• rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law
• to formally discuss an issue
• freedom from control by another government or country
• a course of action taken by a government

John works in a department store at the mall. The other day, a bag of illegal drugs was found in the parking lot of the mall. As a result, the police proceeded to open and search through all of the cars in the parking lot at that time.

• Amendment 4
• Amendment 7
• Amendment 5
• Amendment 1