US GOVT. QUESTIONS ALTOGETHER (PRACTICE QUIZ)

What was James Madison's leadership role in securing the adaptation of the Bill of Rights by the First Congress?

• James Madison was not involved in the First Congress.
• James Madison only supported the Constitution without amendments.
• James Madison, once the most vocal opponent of the Bill of Rights, introduced a list of amendments to the constitution on June 8, 1789, and "hounded his colleagues relentlessly" to secure its passage.

Charters of the VA Company of London (Apr. 10, 1606/May 23, 1612/Mar. 12, 1612)

• - Charters of the VA Company of London were issued on April 10, 1606, May 23, 1612, and March 12, 1611.

  - Charters of the VA Company of London were issued on April 10, 1607, May 23, 1613, and March 12, 1610.

  - Charters of the VA Company of London were issued on April 10, 1605, May 23, 1611, and March 12, 1613.

• - Principles of Democracy

  - Summary of document

  - Significance

Evaluate how the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights protect freedoms and limit government:

• The U.S. Constitution grants unlimited power to the government.
• The Bill of Rights is only applicable to federal laws.
• The Constitution does not address individual freedoms.
• It guarantees the general consensus of freedom from the civil rights. It also reserved all Powers designated to the federal government.

How are the foundational principles expressed in the following documents?

• - The constitution of VA

  - The Declaration of Independence

  - Articles of Confederation

  - Constitution of the U.S.

• - The principles focus solely on economic growth.

  - The foundational principles are based on tradition and hierarchy.

  - The documents emphasize military strength and power.

What was James Madison's leadership role in securing the adaptation of the Bill Rights by the First congress?

• James Madison only supported the Constitution without amendments.
• James Madison opposed the Bill of Rights in the First Congress.
• James Madison, once the most vocal opponent of the Bill of Rights, introduced a list of amendments to the constitution on June 8, 1789, and "hundred his colleagues relentlessly" to secure its passage.

What are the main ideas of the following documents?

• - George Mason VA Declaration of rights

  - Thomas Jefferson VA Statute of Religious freedom.

• - The documents provide a detailed biography of the authors.

  - The main ideas are irrelevant to the author's' s intentions.

  - The documents focus solely on historical context.

English Bill of Rights:

• - The French Bill of Rights of 1789.

  - The American Bill of Rights of 1789.

  - The English Declaration of Rights of 1689.

• - Principle of Democracy

  - Summary of Document

  - Who signed it significance

Foundational Principles of Democracy:

• 1. Economic equality, social justice, government control.

  2. Direct democracy, political apathy, collective ownership.

  3. Majority rule, limited government, freedom of speech.

• 1. Consent of the Government

  2. Limited Government

  2. 3. Separation of Powers

  3. 4. Checks and Balances

  4. 5. Federalism

  5. 6. Rule of Law

  6. 7. Protection of Human Rights

How does Alexis de Tocqueville describe the following 5 values?

• Freedom, hierarchy, collectivism, elitism, and the role of government.
• Liberty, fraternity, community, nationalism, and the significance of tradition.
• Liberty, egalitarianism, individualism, populism, and laissez-faire

• Equality, individualism, socialism, authoritarianism, and the influence of media.

What foundational Principles can be found on the Great Awakening?

• - Principle of Summary

  - Summary/significance

• - Rejection of emotional experiences

  - Hierarchical interpretation of religious texts