Unit 2 Study Guide Review

In a school election, what is the principle of "Consent of the Governed"?

• Government officials must follow the law.

• Students give authority to the student council in exchange for protection of their rights.

• The students rule in a democratic system.

• The student council is not all-powerful.

Lily is studying the principles of government in her civics class. She learns about a principle that states the government is not all-powerful. Which principle is this?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Limited Government

• Representative Government

In a school, what does the "Rule of Law" principle entail?

• Only students must follow the school rules.

• Everyone, including teachers and staff, must follow the school rules.

• The school administration can do anything it wants.

• Only the principal must follow the school rules.

During a history class, Samuel asked, 'What did the Magna Carta establish for the first time?'

• The principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law

• The rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• The first national government for the new U.S. states

• Freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

During a history class, Olivia asked, 'What did the Charters of the Virginia Company of London guarantee?'

• The rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• The Bill of Rights

• The structure of the U.S. government

• Freedom of speech

During a history class, Michael asked, 'What did the Declaration of Independence affirm?'

• The rights of Englishmen

• The idea that all people are created equal

• The structure of the U.S. government

• The power of the king

During a history class, Ethan learned about a significant document. What was established by the Articles of Confederation?

• The first national government for the new U.S. states

• The Bill of Rights

• The rights of Englishmen

• The power of the king

In Rohan's school, the student council is elected by the students. What does this principle of "Democracy" emphasize?

• The king rules

• The people rule

• The government is all-powerful

• Only officials rule

During a history class, Hannah asked, "How does the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States begin?"

• "We the People"

• "In the Beginning"

• "To Whom It May Concern"

• "Once Upon a Time"

During a history quiz, Benjamin was asked: How many amendments are there to the U.S. Constitution to date?

• 27

• 15

• 10

• 50