Which fundamental principle is the opening phrase of "We the People" an example of?
Consent of the Governed
100
What are the 5 freedoms in the 1st Amendment
speech
press
assembly
petition
religion
100
People are the source of any and all governmental power
Consent of the Governed
100
Which document marked the end of the colonies and the beginning of the United States?
Declaration of Independence
100
Which document gave unalienable rights, independence from Great Britain, all men created equal, listed grievances against the king
Declaration of Independence
200
In 1918 the Spanish flu threatened the U.S. population. as a result, the government began to issue health regulations and search for a treatment. Which goal of the Constitution is this an example of?
Promote the general welfare
200
A newspaper reporter was arrested for writing an article saying Obama was a terrible president. Which 1st Amendment freedom was he denied?
Press
200
Mayor Thomas was arrested for reckless driving and served 1 month in jail. This is an example of which fundamental principle?
Rule of Law
200
This document was written by King James I and gave all colonist the rights of Englishmen.
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
200
What is our current form or plan of government called?
U.S. Constitution
300
After Japan attacked the U.S. in 1941 the U.S. responded by declaring war on Japan and the Axis Powers. Which goal of the Constitution is this an example of?
Provide for the common defense
300
John's school requires that students pray with teachers at the beginning of class for good grades. Which 1st Amendment freedom does this violate?
religion
300
French philosopher and political scientist, Montesquieu, came up with the concept of multiple branches to stop any one branch from having too much power. Which fundamental principle is this an example of?
Limited Government
300
What was our first form of government?
Articles of Confederation
300
Which document gave religious freedom?
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
400
Executive Order 9066 authorized the imprisonment of Japanese-Americans on the west coast. This was seen as an effort to stop any further attacks on the U.S. Which goal of the Constitution was this meant to be an example of?
Insure domestic tranquility
400
Mr. Coleman and Mrs. Everly led a protest in front of Wal-mart to stop the selling of beef tongue tacos. Which 1st Amendment freedom protects their right to do this?
Assembly
400
Original developed in Rome, this fundamental principle allows the people to elect officeholders to conduct government on their behalf.
Representative Government
400
What are two reasons the Articles of Confederation failed as a form of government?
Weak Central Government
Could not collect taxes
Could not enforce laws
Had to have all states agree to change
400
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first 10 Amendments
500
With the passage of the Civil Rights act of 1964 the U.S. showed the importance of which goal of the Constitution?
Secure the blessings of liberty
500
Jack got 20,000 signatures from his community that support the closing of the local landfill. He then presented them to his local government. Which 1st Amendment freedom was Jack exercising?
Petition
500
A government in which the people rule
Democracy
500
Which document served as a model for the Bill of Rights?