WorksheetsUnit 2 Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Magna Carta
Established the idea of rule of law, and everyone including the king was subject to the law.
This document promised the colonists in Jamestown the same rights as Englishmen.
Written by George Mason, became a model for the Bill of Rights.
Declared our Independence from England. Unalienable Rights.
Charters of the Virginia Company-
Established the idea of rule of law, and everyone including the king was subject to the law.
This document promised the colonists in Jamestown the same rights as Englishmen.
Written by George Mason, became a model for the Bill of Rights.
Declared our Independence from England. Unalienable Rights.
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Established the idea of rule of law, and everyone including the king was subject to the law.
This document promised the colonists in Jamestown the same rights as Englishmen.
Written by George Mason, became a model for the Bill of Rights.
Declared our Independence from England. Unalienable Rights.
Declaration of Independence
Established the idea of rule of law, and everyone including the king was subject to the law.
This document promised the colonists in Jamestown the same rights as Englishmen.
Written by George Mason, became a model for the Bill of Rights.
Declared our Independence from England. Unalienable Rights.
Virginia Statute for Relgious Freedom
freedom to worship and practice any beliefs and established the idea of separation Church and State.
America's first form of national government but was very weak because it gave most of the power to individual states.
fix the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation and established the government that we use today.
Establish Justice, provide for the common defense, secure the blessings of liberty
Articles of Confederation
freedom to worship and practice any beliefs and established the idea of separation Church and State.
America's first form of national government but was very weak because it gave most of the power to individual states.
fix the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation and established the government that we use today.
Establish Justice, provide for the common defense, secure the blessings of liberty
Constitution of the United States of America
freedom to worship and practice any beliefs and established the idea of separation Church and State.
America's first form of national government but was very weak because it gave most of the power to individual states.
fix the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation and established the government that we use today.
Establish Justice, provide for the common defense, secure the blessings of liberty
Preamble to the Constitution
freedom to worship and practice any beliefs and established the idea of separation Church and State.
America's first form of national government but was very weak because it gave most of the power to individual states.
fix the mistakes of the Articles of Confederation and established the government that we use today.
Establish Justice, provide for the common defense, secure the blessings of liberty
Everyone is subject to the law, ex. A judge goes to jail for accepting bribes.
Rule of Law
Democracy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
Government may do only those things the people have given it the power to do. ex. Separation of Powers
Rule of Law
Democracy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
Citizens give authority to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights. ex. "We the People"
Rule of Law
Democracy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
In this system of government, the people rule. ex. Voting on new laws.
Rule of Law
Democracy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf. ex. Electing Senators or House of Representative Members
Rule of Law
Democracy
Limited Government
Representative Government
Consent of the Governed
Make the country stronger; Two states working together to promote trade.
Form a more perfect Union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
Create a fair legal system; ex. right to a jury and public trial
Form a more perfect Union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
Defend the country from enemies, foreign and domestic, ex. military deployment during WWII
Form a more perfect Union
establish justice
insure domestic tranquility
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
What are the two steps for an Amendment to be added to the U.S. Constitution
Proposal by the President
Proposal by the Congress or State Convention
Ratification by the President
Ratification by Congress
Ratification by the states
What are the unalienable rights? (3 answers)
Life
Citizenship
Pursuit of Happiness
Liberty
Privacy
What options are not part of the purposes for the Preamble? (2 answers)
Establish Justice
Promote the General Welfare
Establish a Weak Central Government
Form a more perfect Union
Secure Independence
What word best describes the Articles of Confederation?
Strong
Independent
Weak
Fair
