The Preamble
What word is missing from this line of the Preamble? "Provide for the common ___________"
Defense
Which Virginia government document served as the model for the Bill of Rights?
The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental political principle that shaped the government of the United States?
A. Limited Government
B. Rule of Law
C. Democracy
D. Autocracy
D. Autocracy
The Constitution consists of three main parts. Which of these is NOT a part of the Constitution?
Preamble, Introduction, Articles, Amendments
Introduction
How many Amendments are there in total?
27
James was taken away in the night by an Army Special Forces unit due to suspicions that he was a terrorist. He was put in a secret prison and never seen or heard from again. Was due process followed?
No
What does "...to Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean?
Protect freedom for Americans now and in the future
Which founding document became the basis for the First Amendment freedom of religion?
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
In a Democracy, who has the power?
The People
Name TWO reasons the Articles of Confederation failed
States had too much power, no standing army, no ability to tax, no national currency, etc.
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
5th
What does "...promote the general welfare..." mean?
Encourage the well-being of all
This document stated that even the King was a subject to the law.
Magna Carta
Congressman James Traficant was arrested in 2001 on charges of bribery and corruption. Which principle of American government does this represent?
Rule of Law
Preamble, Articles, Amendments
Who ratifies an amendment to the VA constitution? What is the percentage?
VA Citizens, 51%
Julie was pulled over by a Waynesboro police officer for speeding on Hopeman Parkway. The officer immediately told her why he had pulled her over, how fast she was going, and handed her a ticket with her court date written on it. Was due process followed?
Yes
What is the purpose of the Preamble of the United States Constitution?
To express the reasons why the Constitution was written
This Founding document and system of government put too much power in state governments and had a very weak central government.
Articles of Confederation
From 1979 - 2013 China's government only allowed families to have one child. Which American principle of government would prevent the United States from having this power?
Limited Government
True or False: Virginia has a state constitution
True!
What fraction of both houses of Congress must agree on possible amendment before it can get to the next step?
2/3
1st
We The People
Which founding document stated that people had "unalienable rights" like Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness?
Declaration of Independence
One person is chosen to make the lawmaking decisions for everyone who lives in a certain area. What principle is this?
Representative Gov
The Constitution of the United States ensures that majority rules but the rights of the _________ are protected.
minority
Who ratifies an amendment to the US Constitution? What fraction?
States, 3/4
Which civic right allows 250,000 people to attend Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech?
Assembly
Fill in the blank: "In order to form a more "
Perfect Union
Which founding document, which was a model for the Bill of Rights, did George Mason write?
The VA Declaration of Rights
This Founding Principle says that we give the government permission to govern us.
Consent of the Governed
What is the Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions or laws?
Due Process
Who proposes an amendment for the VA constitution?
The General Assembly
One can become a citizen by birth or by ...
Naturalization