Civics and Economics Review

What is Fundamental Political Principle #1 according to the document?

• The government and those who govern are bound by the law.

• People are the source of any and all governmental power.

• In such a system of government the people rule.

• People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

Which principle states that the government is not all-powerful and may only do those things people have given it the power to do?

• CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

• RULE OF LAW

• DEMOCRACY

According to the document, what does Fundamental Political Principle #3 refer to?

• REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

• DEMOCRACY

• RULE OF LAW

• CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED

What is the Fundamental Political Principle #4 that ensures in such a system of government the people rule?

• LIMITED GOVERNMENT

• CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED

• DEMOCRACY

• RULE OF LAW

Which document is known for establishing the structure of the U.S. Government, guarantees equality under the law with majority rule, and protects the rights of the minority?

• THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

• THE VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

• CONSTITUTION (INCLUDING THE BILL OF RIGHTS)

• VIRGINIA STATUTE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Under the Articles of Confederation, most power resided with the:

• Federal government

• President

• States

• Supreme Court

Which document stated grievances against the king of Great Britain and declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

Which document protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

• The Preamble

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights (The first 10 amendments to the Constitution)

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What are the first words in the Preamble to the Constitution?

• "In order to form a more perfect union..."

• "We hold these truths to be self-evident..."

• "We the People..."

• "Four score and seven years ago..."