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CE.2a
Test Description: CE.2a
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1) A basic principle of our political system is the “rule of law”. This means that −
A
laws can never be changed.
B
only laws written by the federal government can be followed.
C
citizens choose which laws they obey.
D
laws are applied equally to all.
2) Which fundamental political principle is missing from this list? Limited government, Rule of Law, Consent of the governed, Democracy, _________________
A
Checks and balances
B
Separation of powers
C
Executive powers
D
Representative government
3) Which is a fundamental political principle of democracy?
A
Travel to other countries
B
Rule by divine right
C
Consent of the governed
D
Ownership of land
4) 'In our system of government the people rule' - Which fundamental political principle does this illustrate?
A
Democracy
B
Representative government
C
Limited government
D
Rule of law
5) Senator Joe Smith was fined for speeding. Which fundamental political principle applies in this situation?
A
Limited government
B
Representative government
C
Consent of the governed
D
Rule of law
6) Which fundamental political principle could be added to this list? Consent of the Governed, Rule of Law, Democracy, and __________________
A
Rights of the Governed
B
Unalienable Rights
C
Limited Government
D
Monarchy Government
7) The Virginia Declaration of Rights was used as a model for the –
A
Magna Carta.
B
Preamble to the Constitution.
C
Articles of Confederation.
D
Bill of Rights.
8) All are characteristics of the Articles of Confederation except –
A
collect taxes from the central government.
B
give each state one vote.
C
give states the power to enforce laws.
D
allow each state to remain independent from the other states.
9) Be it enacted by the General Assembly, That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry… - This quote is part of which document?
A
Preamble of the Constitution
B
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
C
Bill of Rights
D
Declaration of Independence
10) The first form of national government for the colonies was the −
A
Declaration of Independence.
B
Constitution of the United States.
C
Articles of Confederation.
D
Magna Carta.
11) The Charters of the Virginia Company of London established –
A
the rights of the colonists as English citizens.
B
the concept of “one man, one vote”.
C
equality under the law.
D
the first representative government in the colonies.
12) Which document stated the grievances against the king of Great Britain?
A
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
B
United States Constitution
C
Virginia Declaration of Rights
D
Declaration of Independence
13) The Bill of Rights is important because it–
A
guarantees certain rights and freedoms to citizens.
B
created a weak government.
C
was part of the Articles of Confederation.
D
created a strong government.
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