The Constitution
This is the name of the first paragraph to the Constitution.
Preamble
Name all 5 freedoms of the first amendment.
R- Religion
A- Assembly
P- Press
P- Petition
S- Speech
This document established rights to Englishmen for the first time and required the King to follow the law.
Magna Carta
This principle states everyone must follow the law, even government officials.
Rule of law
Out of the US and VA constitutions, this is more complex to amend.
U.S.
Define bicameral:
2 houses
This is the purpose of the Preamble.
To explain the six goals of government.
Both the 5th and 14th amendment protect this - a way to ensure the government will not infringe on your rights.
Due process
This document gave rights to the colonists in the New World.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
In this government, the people rule.
Democracy
This governing body proposes amendments to the US Constitution.
Congress
Which plan, created a bicameral legislature, with both houses based on population?
Virginia Plan
To make fair laws that apply to everyone matches with this part to the Preamble.
Establish justice
What is it called in the 5th amendment when you can't be charged with the same crime twice?
Double Jeopardy!
Which document inspired the Bill of Rights?
V.A. Declaration of Rights
In this type of government, the people hire others to vote and make laws for them.
Republicanism/Representative Government
This governing body proposes amendments to the VA Constitution.
General Assembly
Who created the Connecticut Compromise?
Roger Sherman
Public schools and fire departments are examples of this part of the Preamble?
Which group advocated for the passage of the Bill of Rights?
Anti-Federalists
What is the term for when judges use past decisions to decide on current issues?
Precedent
Which document shows that the colonists took back their consent to be governed?
Declaration of Independence
The V.A. General Assembly has two houses. Name those two houses.
1. House of Delegates
2. V.A. Senate
How many times has the Virginia Constitution been amended?
53 times
Name all 6 goals of the Preamble.
1. Form a more perfect Union
2. Domestic tranquility
3. Provide for the common defense
4. Promote the general welfare
5. Establish justice
6. Ensure the blessings of liberty
What is Article VI of the Constitution?
The Supremacy Clause
What was the name of the King who influenced the writing of the Magna Carta?
King John
How does the 10th Amendment reinforce the principle of limited government?
- Restricts federal power
- Protects state and individual rights
1992
Name one similarity between the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Connecticut Compromise.
They all created three branches of government