Duty vs Responsibility
serve on a jury when called
duty
People are the source of any and all governmental power'. This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as
consent of the governed
The ___________ begins with the words, "We the people"
The ___________ begins with the words, "We the people"
people elect office holders to carry out the business of government for them
representative government
influence government by communicating with government officials
responsibility
The government and those who govern are bound by the law." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as
rule of law
Which of these documents created a weak central government with no power to tax and enforce laws?
The Articles of Confederation
the people rule; they have the final power
democracy
register to vote
responsibility
Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people give it the power to do." This is the idea expressed in the fundamental political principle known as
limited government
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. Which of these documents stated that people had “certain unalienable rights” life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration of Independence
the government, those who govern and the governed are bound by the law
rule of law
pay taxes
duty
The U.S. government is built on a these fundamental political principles: consent of the governed, rule of law, limited government, democracy, and
representative government
All of the documents below influenced the U.S. Constitution in some way. In which of these documents were the colonists guaranteed the rights of Englishmen?
The Charters of the Virginia Company of London
the division and sharing of power between the states and the national government
federalism
keep informed regarding current issues
responsibility
"The people rule." This idea is expressed in the fundamental political principle known as
democracy
Which of these documents created a weak central government with no power to tax and enforce laws?
The Articles of Confederation
the government is not all powerful and can only do those things the people have given it the power to do
limited government