Constitutional Principles and Values Vocabulary Assessment

Which document serves as the supreme law of the United States and outlines the basic framework of the American government?

• The Bill of Rights

• The US Constitution

• The NC Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What term describes the principle that everyone must follow the law, including government leaders and citizens alike?

• Individual Rights

• Rule of Law

• Constitutional Authority

• Legal Precedent

Which historical agreement represents a settlement of differences between opposing sides to achieve a common goal?

• Amendment

• Compromise

• Resolution

• Treaty

What is the term for a formal change or addition to the Constitution?

• Amendment

• Revision

• Statute

• Ordinance

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are collectively known as:

• The NC Constitution

• The Rule of Law

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitutional Values

What fundamental principle ensures that all citizens are treated fairly and have the same rights under the law?

• Liberty

• Democracy

Which core value represents the ability to make choices and act without undue government interference?

• Freedom

• Equality

• Justice

• Democracy

The North Carolina Constitution primarily focuses on:

• International relations

• State governance and rights

• Federal regulations

• Military operations

Individual rights refer to:

• Government privileges

• State powers

• Personal liberties protected by law

• Corporate freedoms

Which best describes the relationship between values and the Constitution?

• Values have no impact on constitutional interpretation

• Values are irrelevant to constitutional principles

• Values shape and inform constitutional principles

• Values only affect state constitutions