Deck #2 Study guide Olivia

Question 1

Consent of the governed

Answer 1

The people are the source of any and all government power

Question 2

Limited government

Answer 2

The government is not all powerful and may do only those things that the people are give it power to do

Question 3

Rule of law

Answer 3

The government and those who govern are bound by law, as are those who are governed

Question 4

Democracy

Answer 4

In a democratic system of government, the people rule

Question 5

Representative government

Answer 5

In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the peoples behalf

Question 6

Which document guaranteed the rights of Englishman to the colonists

Answer 6

Charters of Virginia Company of London

Question 7

Which document stated freedoms of religious beliefs and opinions

Answer 7

Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

Question 8

What did the Declaration of Independence State

Answer 8

It’s dated grievances against the king a great britain, Declared the colonies independence from Great Britain, Affirm certain inalienable rights (life liberty in the pursuit of happiness), and Established the idea that all people are equal under the law

Question 9

What did the Articles of Confederation state

Answer 9

Establish the first form of national government for the independent states, Maintain that former Powers resided with individual states, And created weak central government (e.g.no power to tax or enforce laws); led to the right of the Constitution of the United States of America.

Question 10

What did the Constitution of the United States of America including the Bill of Rights state

Answer 10

Established the structure of the United States government, guaranteed equality under the law of majority rule and the rights of the minority protected, affirmed individual worth and dignity of People, and Protected the fundamental freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

Question 11

What is the Preamble

Answer 11

The preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America expresses the reasons the Constitution was written

Question 12

What does We the People mean

Answer 12

The governments power comes from the people

Question 13

What are the purposes of the United States government

Answer 13

To form the perfect union, Establish justice, To ensure domestic tranquility,To provide the common defense,To promote the general welfare, And to secure the blessings of liberty

Question 14

How many Amendments are there currently

Answer 14

27

Question 15

What is a constitution of Virginia’s amendment process

Answer 15

Proposal: Action by General Assembly or convention
Ratification by voters of Virginia