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CE.2 A,B,C,D
Principles,Documents,Preamble,Amendment Process
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which fundamental political principle says the people are the source of any and all governemntal power? | Consent of the Governed |
| Which fundamental political principle says government is not all powerful, it may do only those things people have given it the power to do is? | Limited Government |
| Which fundamental political principle says the government and those who govern are bound by the law is? | Rule of Law |
| What do we call a system of government in which the people rule? | Democracy |
| What do we call a system of government where the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people's behalf? | Representative Government |
| Which early document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists? | Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| Which early document served as a model for the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution? | Virginia Declaration of Rights |
| Which early document gave freedom of religious beliefs and opinions to the people of Virginia? | Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom |
| Which early document stated the grievances against the King of Great Britain? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document declared the colonies independence from Great Britain? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document affirmed the unalienable rights to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document established the idea that all people are equal under the law? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document established the first form of national government for the independent states? | Articles of Confederation |
| Which early document maintained that major powers reside with the individual states? | Articles of Confederation |
| Which early document created a weak central government such as no power to tax or enforce laws which led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution? | Articles of Confederation |
| Which document establishes the structure of the United States government today? | U.S. Constitution |
| Which document guarantees equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the monority are protected? | U.S. Constitution |
| Which document affirms the individual worth and dignity of all people? | U.S. Constitution |
| Which document protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition? | Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution |
| What expresses the reasons the Constitution was written and the goals the national government is trying to achieve? | Preamble |
| The Preamble begins with what phrase that establishes that the power of the government comes from the people? | We the People |
| Which goal of the Preamble makes the connection between the states closer and stronger? | To form a More Perfect Union |
| Which goal of the Preamble makes sure the laws are just and enforced fairly for all people? | Establish Justice |
| Which goal of the Preamble seeks to keep citizens safe and secure in their homes and neighborhoods? | Ensure Domestic Tranquility |
| Which goal of the Preamble has the government maintaining a military to protect our entire country from attack by foreign enemies? | Provide for the Common Defense |
| Which goal of the Preamble provides for the well being of its citizens by providing things to many at the same time that they cannot provide for themselves? | Promote the General Welfare |
| Which goal of the Preamble insures that no one including the government can trample on the rights and freedoms all citizens have? | Secure the Blessings of Liberty |
| The amendment process is complex, to date there are only ___ amendments to the U.S. Constitution? | 27 |
| All amendments must go through two steps. They must first be ___ and then ____. | Proposed, Ratified |
| To propose an amendment to the Constitution there needs to be a 2/3 vote of ___ or a national ___. | Congress, Convention |
| To ratify an amendment to the Constitution there needs to be a 3/4 vote of the ____. | States |
| To propose an amendment to the Virginia State Constitution it needs to be proposed by the ___ or a state ____. | General Assembly, Convention |
| To ratify an amendment to the Virginia State Constitution requires a mojority of the ___ of Virginia to vote to ratify it. | voters |
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