Fundamental Political Principles
Everyone must follow the law...
Rule of Law
This founding document promoted freedom of religion
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
This is the main source of Virginia's income
This type of case determines guilt or innocence
Criminal case
What is the idea that government gets its power from the people?
Consent of the Governed
Which founding document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
The United States House of Representatives has this many members
435
This is system we use to elect the President
Electoral College
A serious crime is called a ___________
Felony
The government is not all powerful
Limited Government
These are rights that we are born with and that no one should take away
Unalienable rights
This person is the leader of the executive branch
President
This power allows courts to declare laws unconstitutional
Judicial Review
This type of court case settles a dispute between two parties
Civil Case
When we vote in elections to choose our representatives, we demonstrate this principle
This was America's first attempt at government
Articles of Confederation
4 years
These are the five rights included in the First Amendment
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
This type of jurisdiction allows a higher court to review a case
Appellate jurisdiction
The words "We the People" in the Preamble to the Constitution reflect this principle
Democracy
Which founding document established that colonists would be granted the same rights as Englishmen?
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Who must ratify an Amendment to the Constitution after it has been proposed
States
This is the first step in the lawmaking process at the federal level
The bill is introduced in the House of Representatives or Senate
These two Amendments to the Constitution outline due process
5th and 14th