WorksheetsFoundations of Government
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement?
a)
Consent of the governed
b)
Rule of law
c)
federalism
d)
Representative Government
2.
Which basic principle states that the government is very powerful but it cannot do all things?
a)
Limited Government
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Consent of the Governed
d)
Democracy
3.
These headlines best illustrate the concept of -
a)
democracy
b)
consent of the governed
c)
rule of law
d)
popular sovereignty
4.
Which term best fits in the box labeled with the number 3?
a)
Limited Government
b)
Representative Government
c)
Democracy
d)
rule of law
5.
This quote from the Gettysburg Address *best* defines which principle of American constitutional government?
a)
Limited Government
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Democratic Government
d)
Separation of Powers
6.
Which goal of the Constitution is represented when Congress decides to spend more money on the military?
a)
Provide for the common defense
b)
Form a more perfect union
c)
Secure the blessings of liberty
d)
Promote the general welfare
7.
The Articles of Confederation created a loose association of states under the newly founded government. When the U.S. Constitution was written a goal was created that was the opposite of a confederation among the states. Which goal changed the relationship among the 13 states?
a)
To establish justice
b)
To form a more perfect union
c)
to insure domestic tranquility
d)
to provide a common defense
8.
Which part of the Constitution lists the goals of the government?
a)
Preamble
b)
Articles
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Amendments
9.
Which part of the Constitution is considered the main body of the Constitution and describes the branches of government?
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Amendments
c)
Articles
d)
Preamble
10.
The Preamble begins with "We the People," thereby establishing that the power of the government comes from-
a)
the president
b)
the government
c)
the constitution
d)
the citizen
11.
Which document would best complete the graphic?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
VA Declaration of Rights
12.
Which statement represents the goal "to promote the general welfare?"
a)
To bring the country together
b)
To create a system of fair laws
c)
To protect our basic freedoms
d)
To maintain a safe and healthy environment
13.
Where can the Bill of Rights be found in the Constitution?
a)
Preamble
b)
Articles
c)
Introduction
d)
First 10 Amendments
14.
The Declaration of Independence accomplished all of the following except
a)
declared colonies independence
b)
established the first form of national government
c)
affirmed certain unalienable rights
d)
stated grievances against the King of Great Britain
15.
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution of the United States in more than 200 years?
a)
The process of adding amendments is very complex
b)
The courts strike down many amendments
c)
National laws limit the number of amendments
d)
Changes in society are too small to require amendments.
16.
Which statement represents the goal "to ensure domestic tranquility?"
a)
To keep the peace within the country
b)
To protect us from outside enemies
c)
To protect our basic freedoms
d)
To maintain a healthy and safe environment.
17.
Which title would best complete the graphic?
a)
Amending the US Constitution
b)
How a Bill Becomes a Law
c)
Amending the VA Constitution
d)
The Process of Naturalization
18.
How many amendments have been made to the Constitution?
a)
27
b)
21
c)
26
d)
10
19.
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
a)
Preamble
b)
Amendment
c)
Introduction
d)
Articles
20.
Which statement represents the goal "to secure the blessings of liberty?"
a)
To bring the country together
b)
To keep the peace within the country
c)
To protect our basic freedoms
d)
To create a system of fair laws.
21.
Why were the Charters of the VA Company of London important?
a)
They created a federal court system
b)
They established a national banking system
c)
They guaranteed the colonits' rights as Englishmen
d)
They stated the colonists' grievances against the English king
22.
Which document served as model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution?
a)
Charters of VA Company of London
b)
Declaration of Independence
c)
Articles of Confederation
d)
VA Declaration of Rights
23.
Which statement is true concerning the early American documents?
a)
The Articles led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Charters of the VA Company of London
b)
The Constitution was influenced by earlier documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation
c)
The Declaration of Independence was modeled after the VA Statute of Religious Freedom
d)
The Bill of Rights of the Constitution served as a model for the VA Declaration of Rights
24.
The *first* national government of the US was created by the -
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Constitution of the US
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Inaugural Address
25.
Which document set forth the basic freedom of religious beliefs and opinions?
a)
VA Declaration of Rights
b)
VA Statute for Religious Freedom
c)
New York Statute for Religious Freedom
d)
Declaration of Indpendence
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