Review Quiz 2

How does the constitutional republic of the United States reflect the ideas expressed in this document?

• by establishing a tradition of civic participation

• by allowing states to challenge federal laws in court

• by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable

• by creating a separation of powers between branches of government

Based on this passage from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, which foundational principle is being described?

• rule of law

• limited government

• due process of law

• equality of mankind

This diagram shows the connections between colonists' views on government and historical documents. Which phrase completes this diagram?

• A. habeas corpus

• B. natural rights

• C. due process of law

• D. representative self-government

Which foundational principle is reflected in the creation of three branches of government?

• A. natural rights

• B. social contract

• C. separation of powers

• D. consent of the governed

This diagram describes the causes that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Colonists protest British policies, which leads to British policies continuing and the Revolutionary War beginning, resulting in the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes this diagram?

• Colonial agricultural trade increases.

• Colonial religious rights are restricted.

• The British enact a series of taxes in the colonies.

• The British grant the colonists representation in Parliament.

This passage comes from the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." Based on this passage, where should governments get their power?

• from God

• from the public

• from the legislative branch

• from the executive branch

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by the events of Shay's Rebellion?

• no national armed forces

• no power to enter treaties

• lack of a legislative branch

• lack of a national court system

In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase "We the People"?

• Citizens express their will through political parties.

• Citizens express their will by directly creating laws.

• Government receives taxes from citizens and exists to support them.

• Government receives its power from citizens and exists to serve them.

This newspaper details an important step in filling a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Which constitutional principle does this headline illustrate?

• rule of law

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Based on the passage from Anti-Federalist Paper #84, written by Brutus, which statement regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution would the author agree with?

• The Constitution should limit local government.

• The Constitution should protect individual rights.

• The Constitution should create a strong national government.

• The Constitution should protect the rights of the individual states.