SOL CE 2A and 2B - Principles and Documents

The news headline above best represents what principle of the U.S. government in action?

• Rule of Law

• Democracy

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

Consent of the Governed means that...

• Individuals have the rights that have been given to them by the government.

• The government allows individuals certain freedoms based on their decisions.

• The people give the authority to rule to the government in exchange for the protection of their rights.

• Government individuals have the authority to limit the rights of the people at any time.

Democracy means that the ... rule/s

• Government

• Constitution

• People

• Laws

What does the principle limited government mean?

• The Constitution limits the size of the government.

• The government limits the rights of the people of the United States.

• The government is limited to actions and powers granted to it by the Constitution.

• Those in government may only serve a certain limited number of years in one position.

Which of the following statements correctly describe the Declaration of Independence? Choose all that apply.

• Declared independence from Great Britain.

• Served as the first form of government for the United States.

• Established inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• The first to create a three branch form of government.

• Listed grievances or issues with the King of England.

What issue was most to blame for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• The states being given too little of the government's power.

• A weak central government that couldn't tax or enforce its own laws.

• The inability to support independence from Great Britain.

• A Congress which held too much authority and power.

The structure of the U.S. government that we still use today was formed by the...

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• U.S. Constitution

What was the importance of the Magna Carta?

• Established independence from Great Britain.

• Established that the King was subject to the same laws as his subjects.

• Established early colonial governments.

• Outlined a structure of government similar to our own.

Which document granted colonists to the New World and the Jamestown colony the same rights and protections as all other English citizens.

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

Elections are an important part of what principle of U.S. government?

• Rule of Law

• Checks and Balances

• Due Process

• Representative Government