SOL CE.2 Review

Which phrase from the U.S. Constitution best represents the fundamental political principle consent of the governed?

• "We the people"

• "Ensure domestic tranquility

• "Do ordain and establish"

• "Power herein granted"

How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

• 10

• 21

• 26

• 27

This document created a weak central government and led to the writing of the Constitution.

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the US Constitution?

• It stated freedom of religious beliefs

• It revealed why the colonies wanted their independence

• It explained why the Constitution was written

• It lists the grievances against the King of England

The mayor of Charlottesville was arrested for stealing money from local government is an example of -

• limited government

• rule of law

• representative government

• consent of the governed

Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Taxes were too high

• The President had too much power

• The states were given no power

• The central government had no power to tax

Which fundamental political principle is exemplified in the quotation below?

"...The right of the people to feel secure (safe) in their houses against unreasonable search and seizures may not be violated ( by the government)..."

• consent of the government

• rule of law

• limited government

• representative government

When voters elect someone to represent them in Congress, what fundamental principle are they practicing?

• Rule of Law

• Limited Government

• Democracy

• Representative Government

Public schools, hospitals, and fire departments are examples of which purpose of the government?

• ensure domestic tranquility

• promote the general welfare

• secure the blessings of liberty

• establish justice

The rights of Englishmen in the New World, where established in which document?

• VA Statute for Religious Freedom

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation