Checkpoint 31

Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Traditional economy

• Public and private sectors

• Mixed economy

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Command economy

• Centrally owned by the government

• Free Market

The authors of the Constitution were afraid of an ALL-POWERFUL government. They believed that the government may only do what the people give it the power to do. This fundamental principle is a belief in . . .

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Consent of the Governed

• Democracy

What is meant by "the common good" and the "general welfare" as stated in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States?

• A way to settle differences

• Something that makes life better for people or is good for the community as a whole

• Donating (giving) money to a charity like the Red Cross

• An item people generally use daily - like milk or bread

The United States Constitution is called a LIVING document because it can be changed as time passes and as the country faces new challenges. Both the United States and Virginia Constitution can be changed by adding _____.

• checks and balances

• amendments

• expressed powers

• ordinances

What document is described in the text?

• Preamble (the introduction to the Constitution)

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as the . . .

• Unalienable Rights

• Bill of Rights

• Freedom Amendments

• Articles of Confederation

On December 7, 1941, the United States was attacked by the Empire of Japan at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On December 8, 1941, Congress declared war on Japan. What purpose was the government fulfilling?

• Establish justice

• Promote the general welfare

• Provide for the common defense

• Secure the blessings of liberty

What is the significance of Checkpoint 31 in the context of international borders?

• It is a major trade route between two countries.

• It is a historical site of a famous battle.

• It is a checkpoint on the border between two conflicting nations.

• It is a tourist attraction known for its scenic views.

Which of the following best describes the role of Checkpoint 31 in global politics?

• A symbol of peace and cooperation.

• A point of tension and conflict.

• A neutral zone for diplomatic meetings.

• A site for cultural exchange programs.

Checkpoint 31 is often associated with which of the following historical events?

• The Cold War

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Cuban Missile Crisis

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles