Virginia Civics: SOL Review

Representative Government, a fundamental political principle, means

• people are the source of government power

• government is not all-powerful

• those who govern are bound by the law

• people elect officeholders govern on their behalf

A system of government where the people rule is called

The Charters of the Virginia Company of London, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

• guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

• Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

• Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

The Virginia Declaration of Rights, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

• guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

• Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

• Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

The Declaration of Independence, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

• guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

• Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

• Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, a foundational document, influenced the Constitution of the United States by

• guaranteeing rights of Englishmen to the colonists

• Serving as a model for the Bill of Rights

• Stating grievances against the king, affirming unalienable rights, and establishing equality under the law

• Securing freedom of religious beliefs and opinions

Congress is part of the _____ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Making the laws is a power of the _____ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Overseeing/Administering government agencies and departments is a power of the _____ branch.

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

Is obeying the law a duty or responsibility of citizenship?

• Duty (must do) of Citizenship

• Responsibility (should do) of Citizenship