1st Quarter Review Quiz

Which are some of the Fundamental Principles of our constitution

• Limited Government, Rule of Law, Democracy

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Speech, Religion, Press

• Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Bill of Rights

Which of the following Principles is Citizens giving the authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights?

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Representative Gov't

Which fundamental Principle allows we the people to rule

• Rule of Law

• Freedom of Speech

• Democracy

• Representative Government

Which fundamental Principle makes everyone obey the law, including those in political office

• Rule of Law

• Freedom of Speech

• Democracy

• Representative Government

What is the difference between Democracy and Representative Democracy

• Democracy has one Elected official to represent the entire population

• Representative Democracy has elected officeholders to make laws and vote

• Direct Democracy has many levels of government, from national laws and legislators to local laws

• Representative Democracy has everyone vote, and each vote is treated equally

Which Founding Document was the first form of National Government for the US

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The US Constitution

• The Magna Carta

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Declaration of Independence

• Stated Grievances against the King

• affirmed certain unalienable rights

• created a weak but organized central government

• declared the colonies as independent from Great Britain

The US Constitution is credited for being ...

• Our first Government Document

• Establishing the current structure of the US

• Declared independence from Britain and establishing America as its own country

• Established that everyone, including the king, must follow the law

Which of the following is not apart of the Preamble of the Constitution

• To form a more perfect union

• To secure the blessings of liberty

• Certain unalienable rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• To establish Justice

What does the preamble phrase "Domestic Tranquility" mean?

• The Government will keep American peace at home

• America will treat everyone fairly

• The Government will provide sources of relief like food stamps or social security

• America will have a national military that can defend it from outside threats