Constitution and Principles Review

The Virginia House of Burgesses was an example of what type of government?

• representative

• plantation system

• mercantilist economies

• religious freedom

Why was the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut important?

• an effort to resist the king

• the first example of a Constitution

• an early attempt of voting rights

• it establish freedom of religion

The English Magna Carta 1215 introduced the concept of “trial by jury,” why is it considered an important influence on the U.S. system of government?

• It limited the power of the king

• It established a democratic government in the 13 Colonies

• It listed the steps to remove the King

• It allowed Parliament to impose taxes needed

What impact did the Mayflower Compact have on the government system?

• granted authority to colonial governors

• called for the creation of colonial assemblies

• gave settlers the power to establish colonies

• contributed to the development of self-government

the 7th amendment, trial by jury, first appeared in which document?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Mayflower Compact

In the 5th amendment, Due process, was designed to....

• protect freedom of expression

• assure that laws are properly enacted

• guarantee fair treatment to citizens accused of crimes

• provide for judicial review of law

The 2nd amendment protects which right?

• protection against cruel and unusual punishment

• freedom for unreasonable search and seizure

• the right to bear arms

• the right to a trial by jury

Which amendment protects citizens from Quartering of Troops?

• 1st

• 3rd

• 4th

• 7th

Which phrase in the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution best expresses the principle of Popular Sovereignty?

• We the people

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• provide for the common defense

Which 2 principles let "the people" have the idea of power to create, change, or alter the government?

• Popular sovereignty and Republicanism

• Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

• Individual rights and Judicial review

• Limited government and Federalism