SOL Civics Review

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What is the definition of consent of the governed?

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People are the source of any and all governmental power

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What is the definition of limited government?

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Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do.

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What is the definition of "Rule of Law"?

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The government and those who govern are bound by the law

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What is the definition of Democracy?

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In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

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What is the definition of Representative government?

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In a representative system of government, people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.

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How does the Charters of the Virginia Company of London influence the United States?

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Rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists

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How does the The Virginia Declaration of Rights influence the united states?

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Served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America

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Which amendment Prohibits national government from acting in an unfair manner?

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Which amendment prohibits state/local governments from acting in an unfair manner and extends the due process protection to actions of the states?

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What are the ways the executive influences policymaking? Options: Appointing officials, Appealing directly to the people, Approving or vetoing legislation, Proposing legislation in an annual speech to the legislation

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All of the above