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What are the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
A.life, liberty, and. B.life, liberty, and property
C.life, liberty, and protection from harm
D.life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
D.life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Which principle is included in the original U.S. Constitution?
A.capitalism. B.rule of law. C.right to trial
D.confederalism
rule of law.
Which documents influenced the colonists’ views of government?
A.Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
B.Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
C.Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
C.Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
Which part of the U.S. Constitution states the six purposes of government?
A. Bill of Rights B. Article IV C. Preamble
D.Article I
C.Preamble
Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
A.The people should have the right to replace the government.
B.The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
C.The people should support a strong central government.
B.The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
Which foundational principle is reflected in the creation of three branches of government?
A.natural rights. B. social contract. C separation of powers. D. consent of the governed
separation of powers
What check does the U.S. Senate have on the president?
A.overriding vetoes. B.appointing judges
C.declaring laws unconstitutional
D.refusing to confirm appointments
D.refusing to confirm appointments
Which characteristic of the U.S. government was developed from Montesquieu’s idea that no single branch should be more powerful than another?
A.rule of law. B. natural law. C. social contract
D.separation of powers
D.separation of powers
Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?
A.First Amendment right to free speech
B.Second Amendment right to bear arms
C.Fifth Amendment right to not incriminate yourself
D.
A.First Amendment right to free speech
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
A.Declaration of Independence
B.Mayflower Compact. C.U.S. Constitution
D.Bill of Rights
A Declaration of Independence
What was the Anti-Federalists’ greatest concern about ratifying the U.S. Constitution?
A.the lack of a federal court system
B.the lack of legislative veto power
C.he lack of a strong military
D.the lack of a bill of rights
D.the lack of a bill of rights
Which action describes checks and balances?
A.participating in a community service project
B.voting on a presidential nomination
C.peaking at a city council meeting
D.testifying before Congress
B.voting on a presidential nomination
What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today
A.equal employment opportunities
B.voting rights amendments
C.selective service
D.term limits
A.equal employment opportunities
Which principle formed the basis for colonial complaints against taxes levied following the French and Indian War?
A.rule of law B. due process of law C.separation of powers. D.consent of the governed
D.consent of the governed
Which foundational principle ensures that citizens cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected?
A.rule of law. B. social contract C. due process of law
D.separation of powers
D.due process of law
Which principle does the U.S. Supreme Court apply when it declares an act of Congress unconstitutional?
A.separation of powers. B.checks and balances
C.advice and consent D.executive privilege
B.checks and balances
Which principle supports President Eisenhower’s action to uphold the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that public schools should be integrated?
A.rule of law. B.judicial review. C.checks and balances. D.separation of powers
A.rule of law
Which statement describes why the national government's inability to regulate commerce was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
A. The president’s authority to collect taxes unfairly burdened the poor.
B.The legislature gave too much financial power to larger states.
C.The states’ authority to impose taxes decreased trade.
c.The states’ authority to impose taxes decreased trade.
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
A.state of nature. B. checks and balances
C.separation of powers. D.transparency on institutions
D.transparency on institutions