Documents
Which document, written by Thomas Jefferson, guarantees the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Declaration of Independence
In America, all government officials are required to abide by the law. This describes the fundamental principle of...
rule of law
Which document was used as a model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
What is the purpose of the preamble?
It explains why the Constitution was written.
The Virginia General Assembly proposes a constitutional amendment to the Virginia Constitution. Who ratifies it?
the voters of Virginia
Which document guaranteed the colonists rights as Englishmen?
Charter of the Virginia Company of London
In the United States, the government may only do what the people give it the power to do. This refers to which fundamental principle?
limited government
Establishing and maintaining a military meets which goal stated in the Preamble?
to provide for the common defense
When state governors work together to solve a common problem, what purpose of government is being fulfilled?
"form a more perfect union"
What fraction of the states is required for an amendment to be ratified and become a permanent part of the US Constitution?
3/4
Which early document established the principle that everyone including the King was subject to the law, and gave basic rights and freedoms to Englishmen?
Magna Carta
"We the People," the first three words of the United States Constitution, represent which fundamental principle of government?
Consent of the governed
The two steps to the amendment process are:
Step 1: proposal; Step 2: ratification
Providing public schools and fire departments are examples of our government fulfilling which goal as stated in the Preamble?
promote the general welfare
What do you call a change to the Constitution?
Amendment
Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?
Virginia Declaration of Rights
A system of government where the people elect individuals to represent their values in making the laws is called ______________.
representative government
The ideas in the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom are included in which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
1st
Which word found in the Preamble means people's health, safety, and wellbeing?
welfare
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution since it was ratified?
27
What do you call a document that sets up our current structure of government?
Constitution
What is the form of government where the citizens rule?
democracy
Where in the US Constitution is the amendment process found?
Article V (5)
Which word found in the Preamble means to establish by declaration or law?
ordain
What is the fraction of Congress is required to vote in favor of a proposed amendment?
2/3