CE 2-4 Review

Which basic principle is represented when members of Congress are elected to make laws on behalf of the people?

• Rule of Law

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

Which term best fits in the box labeled with the number 5?

• Representative Government

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Democracy

The Congressman from your district is caught driving while under the influence of alcohol. He is arrested and goes to court. This is an example of what basic principle.

• Rule of Law

• Consent of Governed

• Democracy

• Limited Government

The government cannot pass laws that infringe, or interfere, with our rights as listed in the Constitution. If they do, then the Supreme Court can declare the law "unconstitutional." This is known as...

• Representative Government

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Consent of the Governed

"He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our Legislatures."

"For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us."

"For imposing taxes on us without our consent."

Above are examples of grievances against King George III found in the..

• The Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Magna Carta

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

• Recommended by Committee

• Proposed by General Assembly

• Proposed by Congress

• Recommended by President

To date, how many amendments have been added to the United States Constitution?

• 27

• 31

• 21

• 232

What was the first form of national government for the newly independent states?

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• U.S. Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

Which document provides for majority rule while protecting minority rights?

• United States Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Charters

• Declaration of Independence

Who was the principal author of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• John Adams

• George Mason

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson