Unit 1 Foundations of American Government

Question 1

What stated grievances against King & affirmed "certain unalienable rights?"

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 2

Which amendment prevents cruel and unusual punishment?

Accepted Answer

8th

Question 3

Who wrote the Virginia Charters for the Company of London?

Accepted Answer

King James I of England

Question 4

Which FP can be explained as "ppl have power 2 govern themselves?"

Accepted Answer

democracy

Question 5

What created a weak federal gov't and led to the writing of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 6

Which FP says, "ppl elect reps to make laws/govern?"

Accepted Answer

representative government

Question 7

Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?

Accepted Answer

George Mason

Question 8

Which amendment explains due process and protects you from double jeopardy?

Accepted Answer

5th

Question 9

What stated separation of church & state and freedom of religious beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Question 10

Which amendment protects your freedom of speech but has limitations?

Accepted Answer

1st

Question 11

What served as a model for the Bill of Rights but was originally created for Virginia?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Declaration of Rights

Question 12

Which FP says, "powers are controlled by ppl/no tyrants allowed?"

Accepted Answer

limited government

Question 13

Which amendment says no forced (military) housing?

Accepted Answer

3rd

Question 14

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"

Accepted Answer

James Madison

Question 15

What provides the reasons the Constitution was written?

Accepted Answer

Preamble

Question 16

What claimed freedom from Great Britain and established that all ppl are equal under law?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 17

Which amendment gives you the right to bear arms but can be regulated by the government?

Accepted Answer

2nd

Question 18

Which amendment affords you the right to an attorney?

Accepted Answer

6th

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a first amendment right?

Accepted Answer

right to an attorney

Question 20

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 21

Who wrote the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 22

Which amendment protects you from excessive bail or fines?

Accepted Answer

8th

Question 23

What did the VA Charters for the Company of London guarantee to the colonists?

Accepted Answer

rights of Englishmen

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of US gov't according to Preamble?

Accepted Answer

allow freedom of religion

Question 25

Which fundamental principle can most simply be described as "permission of the people?"

Accepted Answer

consent of the governed

Question 26

Who wrote the Articles of Confederation?

Accepted Answer

Continental Congress

Question 27

Which amendment gives you the right to a SPEEDY trial regardless of whether judge or jury?

Accepted Answer

6th

Question 28

Which amendment gives you five personal freedoms?

Accepted Answer

1st

Question 29

Which purpose of gov't acc 2 Preamble sets up military and law enforcement protection?

Accepted Answer

provide for the common defense

Question 30

Which amendment protects you from unreasonable search and seizure?

Accepted Answer

4th

Question 31

Which fundamental principle can be explained as a "system of government with laws (order)?"

Accepted Answer

rule of law

Question 32

Which amendment says people have rights not otherwise taken away in Constitution?

Accepted Answer

9th

Question 33

Which amendment gives states powers to make laws not otherwise given to the federal government?

Accepted Answer

10th

Question 34

What established the 1st form of national gov't but maintained major powers with states?

Accepted Answer

Articles of Confederation

Question 35

Which amendment helps you not incriminate yourself aka make yourself look guilty?

Accepted Answer

5th

Unit 1 Foundations of American Government

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Unit 1 Foundations of American Government

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