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Principles
Citizenship
Amending Constitutions
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Documents
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a system of government where the people rule. A. Consent of the Governed B. Rule of Law C. Democracy D. Representative Government
What is C. Democracy
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Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs. A. Freedom of Religion B. Freedom of Speech C. Freedom of Press D. Freedom of Petition
What is B. Freedom of Speech
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How many times has the Constitution been amended? A. 14 B. 6 C. 20 D. 27
What is D. 27
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Gives the goals and purpose that the Gov't needs to follow. Expresses the reason the Constitution was written. A. Virginia Declaration of Rights B. 14th Amendment C. Bill of Rights D. Preamble
What is D. Preamble
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Guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists. A. Virginia Declaration of Rights B. Charters of the VA Company of London C. Bill of Rights D. Declaration of Independence
What is B. Charters of the VA Company of London
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The people are the source of any and all government power. A. Consent of the Governed B. Rule of Law C. Democracy D. Representative Government
What is A. Consent of the Governed
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The right to gather and publish information, even if it critizes the Gov't. A. Freedom of Religion B. Freedom of Speech C. Freedom of Press D. Freedom of Petition
What is C. Freedom of Press
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Amendments are ______________ A. Easy B. Complex C. Take too long D. Don't matter
What is B. Complex
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1. Form a more perfect Union 2. Establish justice 3. Ensure domestic tranquility 4. Common defense 5. Promote general welfare 6. Protect liberty Choose One A Constitution B. Preamble - Purposes of U.S. Gov't C. Religious Freedom D. Representative Gov't
What is B. Preamble - Purposes of U.S. Gov't
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served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution. A. Virginia Declaration of Rights B. Charters of the VA Company of London C. Bill of Rights D. Preamble
What is A. VA Declaration of Rights
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The gov't and those who govern are BOUND BY THE LAW. A. Consent of the Governed B. Rule of Law C. Democracy D. Representative Government
What is B. Rule of Law
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Individuals may peacefully gather A. Freedom of Religion B. Freedom of Speech C. Freedom of Press D. Freedom of Assembly
What is D. Freedom of Assembly
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Amendment Process: A. Proposal: Action by Congress or Convention/Ratification by states B. Proposal: President/Ratification by Senate B. Proposal: President/Ratification by Vice President D. Proposal: Action by States or Convention/Ratification by Congress
What is A. Proposal: Action by Congress or Convention/Ratification by states
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Freedom of religious beliefs and opinions. A. Virginia Declaration of Rights B. 5th Amendment C. Bill of Rights D. VA Statute for Religious Freedom
What is VA Statute for Religious Freedom
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Established structure of the U.S. Gov't Guaranteed equality, protected rights Affirmed individual worth and dignity of the people Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition. A. Virginia Declaration of Rights B. Charters of the VA Company of London C. Constitution D. Bill of Rights
What is C. Constitution
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Government is NOT ALL POWERFUL. It can only do what the people give it power to do. A. Consent of the Governed B. Rule of Law C. Democracy D. Limited Government
What is D. Limited Government
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Individuals have the right to make their views know to public officials. A. Freedom of Petition B. Freedom of Religion C. Freedom of Press D. Freedom of Assembly
What is A. Freedom of Petition
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Constitution of Virginia Amended how? A. The Governor decides B. The peoples vote C. General Assembly or Convention
What is C. General Assembly or Convention
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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, and rights guaranteed by due process and protection of laws. Which Amendment? A. 5th B. 10th C. 1st D. 4th
What is 1st Amendment
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US Citizens disliked King of Britain Declared independence from them protected unalienable rights (life, liberty, pursuit of happines) A. Virginia Declaration of Rights B. Articles of Confederation C. Bill of Rights D. Declaration of Independence
What is D. Declaration of Independence
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THE PEOPLE ELECT PUBLIC OFFICEHOLDERS to make laws and conduct the government on the people's behalf. A. Consent of the Governed B. Rule of Law C. Democracy D. Representative Government
What is D. Representative Government
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Extends the DUE PROCESS protection to actions of the states. A. 13th Amendment B. 5th Amendment C. 27th Amendment D. 10th Amendment
What is the Fourteenth Amendment
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Name the five First Amendment Freedoms 1. R____________ 2. S____________ 3. P____________ 4. P____________ 5. A____________
What is Religion, Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly
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This document starts out with "We the People." Gov't power comes from the people. A. Constitution B. Declaration of Independence C. The Preamble of the Constitution D. 1st Amendment
What is C. The Preamble of the Constitution
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First form of NATIONAL GOV'T The states had power Created a WEAK CENTRAL GOV'T No power to tax or enforce laws Led to writing of the Constitution A. Articles of Confederation B. Charters of the VA Company of London C. Bill of Rights D. Declaration of Independence
What is A. Articles of Confederation