Fundamental Political Principles

If Congress passes a law that the people don't like, then they can vote out members of Congress during the next election. Which fundamental political principle is best illustrated in this scenario?

• Democracy

• Representative Government

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

When you attend Halifax County High School, you will elect class officers to represent you in school government. What fundamental political principle best applies to this scenario?

• Rule of Law

• Representative Government

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

Which of the following is NOT one of the five fundamental political principles that have shaped government in the United States?

• Democracy

• Limited Government

• Socialism

• Representative Government

This illustration of the floor of the House of Representatives represents which fundamental political principle?

• Representative Government

• Democracy

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

Which fundamental political principle is correct?

"The people of Virginia's 10th district elected Frank the Wolf to speak for them in the House of Representatives."

• Representative Government

• Democracy

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

If the police come to your door without a warrant, you do not have to talk to them or let them come into your home. This is an example of what fundamental political principle?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

• Consent of the Governed

Mr. Jackson is not allowed to wear spaghetti strap tank tops to school. Which fundamental political principle is best illustrated in this scenario?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Democracy

• Representative Government

Which of the following is another word for "permission?"

• Sovereignty

• Principle

• Consent

• Charter

Which political principle gives citizens the right to share their opinions about whether or not a new school should be built?

• Consent of the Governed

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Representative Government

Governor Smith wants to invade Kentucky but the legislative branch reminds him that the VA Constitution has not given him that power.

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Consent of the Governed

• Representative Government