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WorksheetsFoundations of American Government
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The _______ established the basic rights of the English people in 1215.
Magna Carta
VA Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Charters of the VA Company of London
Which characteristic of a society would most likely result in the development of a representative democracy rather than a direct democracy?
It covers a very small geographic area.
There is a significantly large population.
The military has a strong influence on making laws.
Most of the labor is performed by slaves.
What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Couldn't declare war
Couldn't make a postal system
Couldn't make laws
Couldn't impose taxes
What are some important facts about Federalism? (select all that apply)
A system of shared powers between two levels of government
Authority over the same people and geographical area
Supreme power is at national level
Both governments are equal in power
What did the Virginia and New Jersey plans disagree about?
Some states wanted indirect elections, but others wanted elections by universal suffrage.
Some states wanted a parliamentary system, but others wanted separate branches of government.
Some states wanted equal representation, but others wanted representation according to size of population.
Some states wanted representatives appointed by governors, but others wanted them appointed by state legislators.
The Articles of Confederation was our 1st National Government. What was our 2nd?
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Magna Carta
Emancipation Proclamation
What phrase from the Preamble embodies the principle of popular sovereignty?
We the People
Do ordain and establish
Form a more perfect union
Ourselves and our posterity
Which aspect of the U.S. Constitution applies when a federal court overrides a state law?
necessary and proper clause
First Amendment
Supremacy Clause
Preamble
What document explain the rules, procedures, and political principles of the US government?
Magna Carta
Charters of the VA Company of London
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
What is the supreme law of the United States?
VA Constitution
US Constitution
VA Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
