The Government does not have all the power, it must do what people give it the power to do.
What is 'Limited Government"?
100
The model for the Bill of Rights was written by George Mason
What is the "Virginia Declaration of Rights"?
100
The introduction to the Constitution begins with "We the People"
What is the Preamble?
100
This is the reason there are not more amendments added to the Constitution.
What is "complex"?
100
The division of powers between branches of the government can be found at all levels.
What is Separation of Powers?
200
Everyone, even those who govern must follow the laws.
What is Rule of Law?
200
Written by Thomas Jefferson, this document expressed the idea of freedom of religion and beliefs.
What is the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom?
200
The Preamble was written in order to do this important job.
What is explain the goals and purposes of the Constitution?
200
The number of Amendments added to the Constitution including the Bill of Rights.
What is 27?
200
The division of power between the National and State government.
What is Federalism?
300
A type of government where the people rule.
What is a Democracy?
300
A document signed by King James that gave the rights of Englishmen to the colonists of the New World.
What is the Charters of the Virginia Company?
300
The third purpose stated in the Preamble could be restated as "make sure there is peace at home".
What is insure domestic tranquility?
300
The first step in Amending the constitution.
What is Congress Proposes?
300
Each branch of government has special powers to limit the power of the other branches.
What is "Checks and Balances?
400
A system where people elect officials to govern.
What is Representative Government?
400
The first form of National government was created by this document but it was weak and was later replaced.
What were the Articles of Confederation?
400
The section of the Constitution that describes the roles and powers of the Legislative branch.
What is Article I?
400
In the National amendment process, after an amendment is proposed and voted on it must go here.
What is the States to Ratify?
400
The 10th Amendment says these are left to the states.
What are 'Reserved Powers"?
500
The idea that the people are the source of any and all government power.
What is 'Consent of the Governed"?
500
The current governing document of the United States protects fundamental freedoms, affirms the rights and dignity of all people, and guarantees equality under the law.
What is the Constitution of the United States?
500
In this section of the Constitution you would find the fundamental freedoms that are protected.
What is the First Amendment (or Bill of Rights)?
500
In the Virginia Amendment process these are the two steps.
What is General Assembly proposes and the voters ratify?
500
These are powers that are specifically written in the Constitution.