GED Assessment Governing Principles

Which fundamental political principle states that citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights?

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Rule of law

• Democracy

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

• Democracy

• Rule of law

• Limited government

• Consent of the governed

Which fundamental political principle states that everyone, including government officials, must follow the law?

• Democracy

• Rule of law

• Limited government

• Consent of the governed

Which fundamental political principle states that in a democratic system of government, the people rule?

• Consent of the governed

• Democracy

• Limited government

• Rule of law

Which fundamental political principle states that in a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf?

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Representative government

• Rule of law

What is the purpose of the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To establish justice

• To protect the fundamental freedoms

• To form a more perfect union

Which document declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

What is the main function of political parties?

• To monitor actions of officeholders

• To recruit and nominate candidates

• To educate the people about campaign issues

• To help candidates win elections

What is the role of the Electoral College in the election of the president and vice president?

• To cast the official vote for president and vice president

• To choose the candidates for president and vice president

• To monitor the actions of the president and vice president

• To educate the people about campaign issues

What are the duties of citizenship?

• Practicing trustworthiness and honesty, practicing courtesy and respect for the rights of others

• Expressing concern about the welfare of the community, volunteering to make the community a good place to work and live

• Registering and voting, communicating with government officials, participating in political campaigns

• Obeying the laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving in court