SS.7.CG.1.2 Principles underlying America's Founding Ideas

What type of government was established by America's Founders?

• Monarchy

• Constitutional Republic

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy

Which document was created in 1776?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

Which phrase is associated with natural rights?

• "Peace, love, and joy"

• "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"

• "Freedom, justice, and equality"

• "Honor, courage, and commitment"

According to the Preamble, what is one of the goals for the United States?

• To secure the Blessings of Liberty

• To expand territory

• To increase population

• To establish a national religion

What does limited government prevent?

• Government having the power to do anything and everything

• Government being controlled by a single person

• Government making all decisions without input

• Government having no power at all

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which amendment of the Bill of Rights addresses religious liberty?

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

The phrase "prohibiting the free exercise thereof" refers to which freedom?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of religion

• Freedom of assembly

What does religious liberty support?

• The freedom to practice any religion

• The promotion of a single religion

• The restriction of religious practices

• The enforcement of religious laws

Separation of powers is a principle most closely tied to which of these other principles?

• Religious liberty

• Natural rights

• Equality of mankind

• Limited government