What does "limited government" mean in the context of American constitutional principles?

• Government can do anything it wants.

• Government is all-powerful.

• Government may only do things the people have given it the power to do.

• Government officials are above the law.

What is the impact of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

• It established the first form of national government.

• It stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.

• It declared independence from Great Britain.

• It served as a model for the Bill of Rights.

What does the Preamble establish about the power of government?

• It comes from the military

• It comes from the people

• It comes from the President

• It comes from the Congress

What is one of the reasons the Constitution was written, as expressed in the Preamble?

• To establish a monarchy

• To ensure domestic tranquility

• To increase taxes

• To expand territory

What must a person demonstrate to become a citizen through naturalization?

• Wealth

• Moral character

• Political influence

• Military service

What does the First Amendment protect regarding petition?

• Right to petition for personal gain

• Right to make views known to public officials

• Right to petition anonymously

• Right to petition without restrictions

What is one of the freedoms protected by the First Amendment related to assembly?

• Freedom to assemble without notice

• Freedom to assemble peacefully

• Freedom to assemble in any location

• Freedom to assemble with government approval

What is the role of the Fourteenth Amendment in terms of citizenship?

• It restricts citizenship to native-born individuals

• It grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.

• It allows states to define citizenship

• It limits citizenship to property owners

What is one of the effective participation methods in civic life?

• Analyzing information from a variety of sources

• Traveling frequently

• Investing in stocks

• Learning multiple languages

What is one of the duties of citizens related to the armed forces?

• Serving if called

• Traveling frequently

• Investing in stocks

• Learning multiple languages