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WorksheetsSOL CE 2: Foundations of Government Bonus Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What principle states that we choose officials to conduct government on our behalf. Elections are an example of this principle.
Rule of Law
Democracy
Representative Government
Limited Government
What principle states that the government is not all powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to do? Needing a warrant to search private property is an example.
Rule of Law
Judicial Review
Representative Government
Limited Government
What principle states that those who govern are subject to the same laws as everyone else and that everyone is equal under the law? Example if the Governor is speeding they get a ticket.
Checks and Balances
Rule of Law
Due Process
Democracy
What principle states that the people are the source of all governmental power? The U.S. Constitution begins with the words "We the People" which establishes the power comes from the people not the government.
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Consent of the Governed
Federalism
What principle states that the people rule? Even though the United States is a Republic the people still greatly influence our structure of government.
Federalism
Due Process
Limited Government
Democracy
What document written in 1215 established the idea that the King was subject to the same laws as everyone else?
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
Magna Carta
The charters of the Virginia Company of London were significant because?
They established religious freedom for the colonies.
They granted independence for the colonies from Great Britain.
They established that colonists to the New World would have the same rights as Englishmen.
They formed the first system of government for the colonies.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model for the?
charters of the Virginia Company of London
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
The Declaration of Independence accomplished which of the following things? Choose the 3 that apply.
Established inalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Served as the first form of government for the United States.
Listed grievances with the King of England.
Established freedoms of speech, press, religion, and petition.
Declared independence from Great Britain.
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The states were given too little of the government's power.
We were still under the rule of England.
The President had powers that were too close to that of a King.
The central government was too weak to enforce its laws and couldn't tax to provide for a standing army.
What document serves as the structure of the U.S. government today?
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
The Preamble to the Constitution is important because it does what?
Lists the purposes of the U.S. government and for writing the Constitution.
Defines the structure of the U.S. government.
Established the Republican and Democratic parties.
Ensured our independence from Great Britain.
The U.S. military carries out what purpose of the U.S. government stated in the Constitution?
Promote the common defense
Form a more perfect union.
Ensure domestic tranquility.
Establish justice.
The purpose "Form a more perfect union" in the Preamble relates to the failure of what document in U.S. history?
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Court System carries out what purpose of the U.S. government stated in the Preamble?
Promote the general welfare.
Establish justice.
Form a more perfect union.
Provide for the common defense.
The first three words of the Preamble establish that the power of the government will come from the...?
States
President
Federal Laws
Citizens of the United States
What do we call a change to either the U.S. or Virginia Constitution?
Charter
Article
Memorandum
Amendment
In which of the following ways can an amendment to the U.S. Constitution be proposed?
By an executive order of the President.
A majority decision of the U.S. Supreme Court.
A popular vote of the registered voters of the United States.
A 2/3 vote of both houses of the U.S. Congress.
Who is responsible for ratifying an amendment to the Virginia Constitution?
Governor
Mayors of Virginia's cities
Virginia Supreme Court
registered voters of Virginia
Why have there been so few changes made to the U.S. Constitution since it was written over 200 years ago?
The Constitution has strict limits on the number of amendments that may be made.
Most amendments are rejected by the President for ratification.
The United States has experienced few social or government changes since it was written.
The process is long and complicated and most changes never complete it.
