Civics SOL Review 4

Which document first established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law?

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the significance of the Virginia Declaration of Rights in American constitutional government?

According to the fundamental principles of American constitutional government, what does "limited government" mean?

Which of the following is a fundamental political principle that defines and shapes American constitutional government?

What did the Articles of Confederation create?

What fundamental freedoms does the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights, protect?

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution as stated in its text?

• To outline the rules for amending the Constitution

• To set forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government

• To describe the structure of the government

• To list the fundamental rights of the citizens

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the United States government as expressed in the Preamble?

• To form a more perfect union

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To promote the general welfare

• To establish a national language

How many amendments to the Constitution of the United States have been made to date?

• 10

• 27

• 33

• 50

What is the first step in the amendment process for the Constitution of the United States?

• Ratification by the states

• Proposal by the President

• Proposal: action by Congress or convention of the states

• Approval by the Supreme Court