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Worksheets1.1-Government Origins Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which constitutional principle is identified with the concept of consent of the governed?
rule of law
checks and balances
separation of powers
popular sovereignty
Before the U.S. Constitution was adopted, each state held a ratifying convention to discuss and vote on the Constitution.
Alexander Hamilton attended the New York state rectification convention. A quote from one of his speeches during the convention is shown.
"Here [in the U.S. House of Representatives], sir, the people govern; here they act by their immediate representatives."
Which basic principle of government is Hamilton highlighting in this quote?
federalism
limited government
popular sovereignty
separation of powers
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or the people."
This quotation from the 10th Amendment of The Bill of Rights, was primarily intended to...
give the people the right to vote on important issues
limit the rights of American citizens
place limits on the powers of the national government
Assure the national government would control the state governments
An unpopular elected representative is voted out of office. This is an example of:
tabula rasa
natural rights
direct democracy
popular sovereignty
If a professional athlete refuses to stand for the National Anthem, which constitutional right BEST applies to her decision?
freedom of speech
freedom of the press
the right to assemble
The right to pursue happiness
Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
What constitutional principle is similar to popular sovereignty?
Republicanism
Popular Sovereignty
Limited Government
Judicial Review
When Senator Marco Rubio is pulled over for speeding he too will receive a ticket. This is an example of ...
individual rights
federalism
limited government
Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
John Locke helped to create which contract theory?
Society of the Banana contract Thoery
Social Contract Theory
Natural Contract Theory
Rights Contract Theory
What role did the government have, according to John Locke?
Protect the people's natural rights
Take away people's natural rights
Help determine the people's natural rights
A driver obeys the posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour even though his car could easily exceed that limit.
Which foundational principle does this scenario BEST illustrate?
social contract
limited government
popular sovereignty
natural rights
