How does the constitutional republic of the United States reflect the ideas expressed in the Roman Laws of the Twelve Tables?

• 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 the passage from the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, which foundational principle is being described?

• Rule of law

• Limited government

• Due process of law

• Equality of mankind

Which phrase completes the diagram showing the connections between colonists' views on government and historical documents, linking "Common Sense" to "Speedy and fair jury trial"?

• habeas corpus

• natural rights

• due process of law

• representative self-government

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

• natural rights

• social contract

• separation of powers

• consent of the governed

Which action completes the diagram describing the causes that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• 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.

According to the Declaration of Independence, from where do governments derive their just powers?

• 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 Shays's Rebellion?

• no power to tax

• no national armed forces

• 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.

Which constitutional principle does the headline about the President nominating a new Supreme Court Justice illustrate?

• rule of law

• judicial review

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Which option best describes the importance of the rule of law according to the provided text?

• It allows police to keep evidence a secret during a criminal trial.

• It exempts government leaders from having to follow procedures.

• It protects citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.

• It ensures different laws can be applied to people of different social classes.