Civics and Economics 2015 Standards Quiz Easy?

Which document first established the idea that everyone is subject to the law?

• U.S. Constitution

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Charters of the Virginia Company

• Mayflower Compact

The Declaration of Independence stated that all people are entitled to—

• freedom of religion

• equal taxation

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• military service

The idea that government gets its power from the people is known as—

• rule of law

• consent of the governed

• federalism

• separation of powers

Which document guaranteed the colonists the same rights as Englishmen?

• Virginia Constitution

• U.S. Constitution

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• Articles of Confederation

The Articles of Confederation created—

• a strong national executive

• a two-house legislature

• a weak central government

• a powerful national army

The Constitution establishes a government in which—

• laws are passed by citizens directly

• citizens elect representatives to govern

• only states make laws

• the president controls all branches

The principle that the government must obey the law is called—

• due process

• rule of law

• separation of powers

• federalism

A person can become a U.S. citizen by—

• registering to vote

• naturalization

• running for office

• paying taxes

One duty of U.S. citizens is to—

• vote in every election

• serve in the military for 2 years

• obey laws

• volunteer in the community