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Unit II Test-Foundations of American Government TITLE? Consent of the Governed Limited Government Rule of Law Democracy Representative Government 1. What would be the best title for the list above? A. B. C. D. Fundamental Political Principles Checks and balances Separation of powers Executive powers In our system of government the people rule. 2. The picture above represents which fundamental political principle? A. B. C. D. Representative Government Limited Government Rule of Law Democracy 3. A basic principle of our political system is the “rule of law”. This means that— A. B. C. D. laws can never be changed citizens choose which laws they obey the laws apply to everyone only laws written by the federal government can be followed 4. A system of government in which voters elect public officials to conduct government on their behalf is ____________. A. B. C. D. a dictatorship. a representative government. federalism. socialism. 5. What fundamental political principle states that government is NOT all-powerful? A. B. C. D. Representative Government Democracy Limited Government Rule of Law 6. Consent of the governed means governments receive their power from – A. B. C. D. the people the King of England divine intervention the Supreme Court 7. Senator RC Collins was arrested for kidnapping. Which fundamental political principle applies in this situation? A. B. C. D. Consent of the Governed Rule of law Representative Government Limited Government 8. Mr. Anderson lives in Bassett, Virginia. On Election Day he votes for Ward Armstrong to serve him in the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond, Virginia. Which fundamental political principle does this illustrate? A. B. C. D. Representative Government Rule of Law Monarchy Dictatorship During the Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln stated, “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” 9. What political principle is represented in Lincoln’s statement? A. B. C. D. Rights of the Governed Democracy Unalienable Rights Monarchy Government 10. As part of the peace treaty following World War I, President Woodrow Wilson wanted the United States to join the League of Nations. However, the Senate did not approve the treaty and the United States did not join the League of Nations. This is an example of check and balances plus – A. B. C. D. Representative Government Democracy Limited Government Rule of Law 11. The Virginia Declaration of Rights was used as a model for the – A. B. C. D. Preamble to the Constitution Magna Carta Bill of Rights Articles of Confederation 12. The Charters of the Virginia Company of London— A. B. C. D. established the model for the Bill of Rights established equality under the law divided the federal powers amongst the colonies guaranteed colonists the same rights held by English citizens "Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry…" 13. This quote is part of which document that guaranteed religious freedom in Virginia? A. B. C. D. Bill of Rights Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom Declaration of Independence Preamble of the Constitution 14. Which document declared the colonies free from England on July 4th, 1776? A. B. C. D. Charters of the Virginia Company of London United States Constitution Virginia Declaration of Rights Declaration of Independence ??? Stated grievances against the King Affirmed “certain unalienable rights” Established that all people are equal under the law 15. What would be the BEST title for this web? A. B. C. D. Constitution of the United States Articles of Confederation Declaration of Independence Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom 16. Which one of these is NOT one of our “unalienable rights” listed in the Declaration of Independence? A. B. C. D. right to Life right to Liberty the pursuit of Happiness the right to pay Taxes 17. Who is the author of both the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom? A. B. C. D. Patrick Henry James Madison Thomas Jefferson George Washington 18. Which document failed as our first form of government? A. B. C. D. United States Constitution Articles of Confederation Virginia Declaration of Rights Magna Carta 19. Which one of these was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? A. B. C. D. Weak central government. No power to tax. No power to enforce its laws. States were given little power. 20. What is the name of the document that begins with the words "We the People…" and provides for our current system of government? A. B. C. D. The Articles of Confederation The Constitution of the United States The Declaration of Independence The Gettysburg Address “We the people of the United States…do ordain and establish…” 21. What does the phrase in the box above mean? A. B. C. D. The power of government comes from the people. We will be called the United States. Our new government will be perfect. The United States will ordain ministers. Constitution of the United States Establishes the structure of the United States government Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people ? 22. Which ideal completes the text box for the Constitution? A. B. C. D. Right to bear arms Power to borrow from other countries The majority rules, but the rights of the minority are respected Economic superiority 23. What document is the “Supreme Law of the Land” plus protects the five basic Americans freedoms of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech? A. B. C. D. Articles of Confederation Constitution of the United States Declaration of Independence Magna Carta 24. The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States describes the – A. B. C. D. separation of church and state. goals and purposes of the government. responsibilities of the founding fathers. fundamental principles for making laws. 25. All are goals listed in the Preamble to the Constitution of the United States EXCEPT – A. B. C. D. provide for the common defense. ensure domestic tranquility. guarantee equal taxation. form a more perfect union. 26. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the Constitution as described in the Preamble? A. B. C. D. establish justice. secure the blessings of liberty. make war against foreign kings. promote the general welfare. 27. The military protects our country against foreign threats. This is an example of which purpose listed in the Preamble? A. B. C. D. establish justice. secure the blessings of liberty. provide for the common defense. promote the general welfare. 28. The court finds a defendant guilty of committing a crime. This is an example of which purpose listed in the Preamble? A. B. C. D. provide for the common defense. secure the blessings of liberty. establish justice. form a more perfect union. 29. How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? A. B. C. D. 26 27 28 29 30. How can the Constitution of the United States be amended? A. B. C. D. Action by Congress and ratification by the states Action by the Supreme Court and ratification by the courts Action by the General Assembly and ratification by the voters of Virginia Action by the Governor and ratification by the Cabinet 31. What document explains the amendment process for Constitution of the United States? A. B. C. D. The Virginia Declaration of Rights The Constitution of the United States The Declaration of Independence The Articles of Confederation 32. If this amendment process had not been established, what would have been the impact on the Constitution of the United States? A. B. C. D. The document would not have been written. The document could not have separate sections. The document would not have existed. The document could not be changed. CONSTITUTION OF VIRGINIA Proposal by the General Assembly or convention Ratification by voters of Virginia 33. What process is described in the document? A. B. C. D. Amendment process in Virginia Lawmaking process in Virginia Naturalization process Electoral College process THE END