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What principle of American government states that power comes from the people?

• Limited government

• Consent of the governed

• Democracy

• Rule of law

Which document limited the power of English monarchs and influenced due process rights?

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• U.S. Constitution

What is the purpose of the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the structure of government

• To list the rights of citizens

• To state the goals of the Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

Which principle ensures that no one is above the law?

• Democracy

• Representative government

• Rule of law

• Limited government

What does the Virginia Declaration of Rights emphasize?

• The need for a strong central government

• The importance of taxation

• Individual liberties

• The power of the monarchy

Which document introduced the concept of self-governance?

• Magna Carta

• Virginia Company Charters

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What is one of the duties of citizenship in the United States?

• Voting in every election

• Obeying laws

• Owning property

• Running for public office

Which First Amendment freedom allows citizens to gather peacefully?

• Freedom of assembly

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of the press

• Freedom of religion

What is a civic responsibility of U.S. citizens?

• Registering to vote

• Paying taxes

• Serving in the military

• Attending town hall meetings

What is the role of political parties in the U.S.?

• To create laws

• To interpret the Constitution

• To organize like-minded voters

• To enforce laws