Foundations of American Government

King George was placed in jail because he broke the law.  Which fundamental principle would apply to this situation?

• representative government
• limited government
• consent of government
• rule of law

Senator Cory Booker has the power to take part in the legislative proces.  Who give him this power?

• the president
• the Speaker of the House
• the people
• the governor

Which fundamental principle is BEST illustrated by the above excerpt?

• limited government
• representative government
• consent of the govern
• rule of law

The US Bill of Rights is modeled on which Virginia document?

• the Virginia Constitution
• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Which document organized the first form of national government for the independent colonies?

• US Constitution
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Which document influenced the first amendment of the Constitution?

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• Virginia Statutes of Religious Freedom

All of the following are purposes of the United States government as listed in the Preamble EXCEPT…

• establish justice
• provide for defense
• assure jobs for all
• ensure domestic peace

The Preamble of the Constitution

• is our written form of law
• was ratified by 9 out of 13 colonies
• explains why the Constitution  was written
• can be traced to the Magna Carta

Why does the Preamble begin with, "We the people?"

• to make it clear that more than one person wrote the Constitution
• to differentiate it from other famous documents
• to establish that the power of the government comes from the people
• to ensure that people stop and read the document

How did the Declaration of Independence address the King of England?

• it stated grievances against the King
• it stated how well the King treaded the colonists
• it stated the colonies wanted to take over England
• it stated the colonies wanted taxes from England