Fundamental Principles Part 1
Which Principle states the government is powerful but cannot do ALL things?
What is Limited Government
What does consent mean
Permission
What plan at the Constitutional Convention called for states to be presented equally in Congress?
New Jersey Plan
What plan at the Constitutional Convention called for states to be represented by population in Congress?
Virginia Plan
What was the first form of government for the U.S. that had no power to tax or enforce laws?
Articles of Confederation
"Government officials are bound by the law" is rule of law or limited government?
What is Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty claims the power of the government comes from the ______
What is People
How many Amendments are in the "Bill of Rights"?
What is 10
What document mentions individual rights and was written by George Mason?
What is the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
What is the introduction to the Constitution called?
The Preamble
A government with a national and state governments
Federalism
If a mayor is caught paying someone off (bribery) to keep quiet, they can be held accountable. What Principle is that?
What is Rule of Law
What document was a model for the Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
The ________ sets up the current structure of our U.S Government?
What is the Supreme Law of the Land?
Constitution or Federal Law
"Citizens elect officials to make laws on their behalf" is what principle?
What is Republicanism
"People are the source of government power" is
What is Popular Sovereignty
Which document states the following...
-stated grievances against the King
-Affirmed "certain unalienable rights" (Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness)
-Declared the colonies Independent
-Established all men are created equal
What is The Declaration of Independence
The "Virginia Statue of Religious Freedoms" influenced which Constitutional amendment?
What is the 1st Amendment
What fraction of Congress must propose and amendment and what fraction of states must ratify amendment for it to be added to the Constitution?
2/3 of Congress
3/4 of States
What principle of government divides the branches of government and gives them each different jobs?
Separation of Powers
What principle of government allows each branch to keep the other branches from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
What document established Rule of Law and Due Process? Said even the king had to follow the law.
Magna Carta
What document granted the Jamestown colonists the same rights of Rule of Law and Due Process that people living in England had?
Virginia Company Charters
What order are the 3 Branches of government in the Constitution?
1. Legislative
2. Executive
3. Judicial