Deck #2 Study guide Olivia Flashcards
Consent of the governed
The people are the source of any and all government power
Limited government
The government is not all powerful and may do only those things that the people are give it power to do
Rule of law
The government and those who govern are bound by law, as are those who are governed
Democracy
In a democratic system of government, the people rule
Representative government
In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the peoples behalf
Which document guaranteed the rights of Englishman to the colonists
Charters of Virginia Company of London
Which document stated freedoms of religious beliefs and opinions
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
What did the Declaration of Independence State
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
What did the Articles of Confederation state
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.
What did the Constitution of the United States of America including the Bill of Rights state
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
What is the Preamble
The preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America expresses the reasons the Constitution was written
What does We the People mean
The governments power comes from the people
What are the purposes of the United States government
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
How many Amendments are there currently
27
What is a constitution of Virginia’s amendment process
Proposal: Action by General Assembly or convention
Ratification by voters of Virginia
