Download Unit II Test-Foundations of American Government

Unit II Test-Foundations of American Government
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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
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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.
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Constitution of the United States
Establishes the structure of the United States government
Affirms individual worth and dignity of all people
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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
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Proposal by the General
Assembly or convention
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Ratification by voters of
Virginia
33. What process is described in the document?
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B.
C.
D.
Amendment process in Virginia
Lawmaking process in Virginia
Naturalization process
Electoral College process
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