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CE.2 Govt Structure

VA SOL.2 Government Structure

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CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED; LIMITED GOVERNMENT; RULE OF LAW; DEMOCRACY; REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT 5 fundamental political principals that shaped our constitution and government.
People are the source of any and all governmental power. CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED
Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things that people have given it the power to do. LIMITED GOVERNMENT
The government and those who govern are bound by the law. RULE OF LAW
In such a system of government, the people rule. DEMOCRACY
People elect public officeholders who make laws and conduct government on REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT
CHARTERS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY OF LONDON; THE VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS; THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE; THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION; THE VIRGINIA STATUTE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM 5 documents of American history that influenced the development of the Constitution and constitutional government.
Which of these documents guaranteed the colonists the same rights given to all English citizens? CHARTERS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY OF LONDON
Which of these documents served as a model for the Bill of Rights? VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS
Which of these documents claimed that people have "certain unalienable rights" (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) and that all people are equal under the law? DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Which document created a weak central government with no power to tax or to enforce laws? ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
Which of these documents guaranteed freedom of religious beliefs and opinions? VIRGINIA STATUTE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
Which document established the republican structure of the U.S. government? CONSTITUTION (INCLUDING BILL OF RIGHTS)
MAINTAINED THAT MAJOR POWERS RESIDED WITH THE STATES; PROVIDED FOR A WEAK CENTRAL GOVERNMENT WITH NO POWER TO TAX OR ENFORCE LAWS. Why didn‘t the Articles of Confederation work?
Under the Articles of Confederation, most power resided with the: STATES
Which document stated grievances against the king and declared the colonies‘ independence from Great Britain? DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Which document protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition? THE BILL OF RIGHTS (THE FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION)
Although the Constitution created a government that guarantees majority rule, it also PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF THE MINORITY (IN THE BILL OF RIGHTS)
What is the introduction to the Constitution called? THE PREAMBLE
What are the first words in the Preamble to the Constitution? "WE THE PEOPLE...‖
Why does the Preamble to the Constitution begin with the words, ―We the people‖? THESE WORDS ESTABLISH THAT THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT COMES FROM THE PEOPLE.
TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION TO ESTABLISH JUSTICE TO ENSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE TO PRESERVE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY What are the reasons stated in the preamble for creating the government?
Where are the rules for amending the Constitution spelled out? IN THE CONSTITUTION ITSELF
The process for amending the Constitution is ____ COMPLEX
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? 27
PROPOSED AMENDMENT APPROVED BY A 2/3rds MAJORITY OF BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS & RATIFIED BY 3/4ths OF STATES OR APPROVED BY CONVENTION CALLED BY 2/3rds OF THE STATES, AND THEN RATIFIED BY 3/4ths OF STATES (THIS METHOD HAS NEVER BEEN USED). What is the process for amending the Constitution?
Has the Constitution of Virginia been amended? YES, IT HAS BEEN REWRITTEN SEVERAL TIMES
What is the process for amending the Constitution of Virginia? AMENDING THE VA CONSTITUTION REQUIRES ACTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OR A CONVENTION AND THEN RATIFICATION BY VOTERS OF VIRGINIA
Created by: Mrs. Estes
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