civics benchmark Flashcards
consent of the governed
the people are the source of any and all govermental power
limited government
goverment is not all powerful ad may do only those things that the people have given it the power to do
rule of law
the government and those who govern are bound by the law ,as are those who are governed
democracy
in a democratic system of the government ,the people rule
repesenttive government
in a representative system of government ,the people elect public officeholders to make laws and cunduct government on the people ‘s behalf
which doccument guaranteed the rights of englishmen
charters of the virginia company of london
which document stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions
virginia statute for reilgious freedom
religion
government may not establish an official religion , or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion
petition
individuals have the right to make their views know to the public officials
assembly
individuals may peacefully gather
press
the press has the right to gather and publish information ,including that which criticizes the government
speech
lndividuals are free to exprees their opinions and beliefs
education
to promote an informed citizenry [minimum standards for local schools]
public health
to promote and protect the health of its citizens [fund health benefits]
