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Unit 2 Foundations of Government Review
Unit 2 Foundations of Government Review
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Review of the LEQ's in Unit 1 and the concepts/vocabulary words
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1
What political principle does this quote from the Gettysburg address refer to?
Democracy
limited government
separation of powers
rule of law
2
What is the next step in amending the constitution after proposal by Congress or Convention?
ratification by the voters
Ratification by the states
Sent to committee for debate
signed into law by the executive
3
Which statement represents the goal "to ensure domestic tranquility?"
To protect our basic freedoms
to maintain a healthy and safe environment
to keep the peace within our country
to protect us from outside enemies
4
What document served as a model for the Bill of Rights in the Constitution?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independence
Virginia statute of religious freedom
Virginia Declaration of Rights
5
Which governing body can propose amendments to the Constitution of VA?
general assembly of Virginia
Board of Supervisors
house of representatives
United States Senate
6
Why have only 27 amendments been added to the Constitution in more than 200 years?
The process of adding amendments is very complex
national laws limit the number of amendments
changes in society are too small to require amendments
the courts strike down many amendments
7
What is the form of government where citizens elect a small group to govern for them?
monarchy
representative government
Communism
rule of law
8
Which of the following only applies to the amendment process for the Virginia Constitution?
Virginia voters ratify the amendment
The legislature proposes the amendment
a special committee proposes the amendment
A constitutional convention ratifies the amendment
9
According to the pic, which is NOT a way to ratify an amendment to the Constitution?
3/4 of state conventions
3/4 of state legislatures
2/3 vote of both houses
3/4 of State Congresses
10
Which phrase from the Constitution represents the political principle consent of the governed?
"Do ordain and establish"
"We the people"
"Ensure domestic tranquility"
"Power herein granted"
11
This is an excerpt from what influential document in US history?
U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
12
What document guaranteed the rights of the Englishmen over the King?
Magna Carta
Virginia Statute of Religious beliefs
Articles of Confederation
Declaration
13
Which two groups carry out the process of amending the Constitution?
Supreme Court and state courts
United States Congress and the states
Supreme Court and the President
President and his cabinet
14
Which document contains these purposes of the United States?
U.S. Constitution
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
15
Which statement would best fit into the Declaration of Independence?
We should be allowed to travel freely between the states.
We believe it is our right to end an unfair government.
We will take ownership of native lands.
We will support the decisions made by the king of England.
16
Which basic principle states that the national government is
NOT
all powerful?
limited government
representative government
rule of law
Consent of the governed
17
Which basic principle of government is represented by this statement?
Representative government
People are the source of all governmental power.
Federalism
Rule of law
18
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
the rights of Englishmen were guaranteed to the colonists
Served as a model for the Bill of Rights
Established the first form of national government in the US
states grievances against the king of Britain
19
What is the goal that is represented when Congress decides to spend more money on the military?
provide for the common defense
Secure the blessings of liberty
form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
20
Which document guaranteed the rights of Englishmen TO the colonists?
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Charter Virginia Company of London (1606)
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
21
Which title would best complete this graphic?
Amending the Virginia Constitution
Amending the US Constitution
How a bill becomes a law
The process of naturalization
22
What goal of the Preamble does this quote apply to?
Provide for the common defense
Form a more perfect union
promote the general welfare
Establish Justice
23
What is the purpose of the preamble of the Constitution?
It lists the grievances against the English Government
It states freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
It reveals why the colonies declared their independence
it explains why the Constitution was written
24
Which document established the first form of national government but made states too strong?
Charter of the VA Company of London
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
25
Republic is the formal name for what type of government ?
Representative
Socialist
Direct democracy
Monarchy
26
Which phrase refers to the goal in the preamble clause "to establish justice?"
to provide a safe and healthy environment for all
to keep the peace within the country
to defend the nation from outside threats
to make fair laws that apply to everyone
27
Which of the following is NOT a principle set forth in the US Constitution and Bill of Rights?
protects the freedoms of RAPPS
establishes the structure of the United States Government
absolute sovereignty
affirms individual worth and dignity of all people
28
The articles of Confederation led to what type of central government?
Strong
wimpy
Weak
Tough
29
Which statement is an example of Rule of Law?
a citizen is shown how to register to vote
A crime suspect is informed of his constitutional rights
a city council member is found guilty of speeding
a state senator is reelected to her second term
