CFA #1 REview

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What principle states that we choose officials to conduct government on our behalf? Elections are an example of this principle.

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Representative Government

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What principle states that the government is not all powerful and may only do those things the people have given it the power to do? Needing a warrant to search private property is an example.

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Limited Government

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What principle states that those who govern are subject to the same laws as everyone else and that everyone is equal under the law? Example if the Governor is speeding they get a ticket.

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Rule of Law

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What principle states that the people rule? Even though the United States is a Republic the people still greatly influence our structure of government.

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Democracy

Front

What document serves as the structure of the U.S. government today?

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U.S. Constitution

Front

This document created a weak central government and led to the writing of the Constitution.

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Articles of Confederation

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Which goal of the Constitution is fulfilled when the Governors of Virginia and West Virginia work together to solve common problems?

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Form a more perfect union

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How are the states involved in the amendment process?

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Ratify amendments

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How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

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27

Front

The rights of Englishmen in the New World, where established in which document?

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Charters of the Virginia Company of London