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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
only laws written by the federal government can be followed.
B
citizens choose which laws they obey.
C
laws are applied equally to all.
D
laws can never be changed.
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
Consent of the governed
B
Travel to other countries
C
Rule by divine right
D
Ownership of land
4) 'In our system of government the people rule' - Which fundamental political principle does this illustrate?
A
Rule of law
B
Limited government
C
Democracy
D
Representative government
5) Senator Joe Smith was fined for speeding. Which fundamental political principle applies in this situation?
A
Rule of law
B
Consent of the governed
C
Representative government
D
Limited government
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
Limited Government
C
Unalienable Rights
D
Monarchy Government
7) The Virginia Declaration of Rights was used as a model for the –
A
Magna Carta.
B
Articles of Confederation.
C
Preamble to the Constitution.
D
Bill of Rights.
8) All are characteristics of the Articles of Confederation except –
A
give states the power to enforce laws.
B
collect taxes from the central government.
C
allow each state to remain independent from the other states.
D
give each state one vote.
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
Declaration of Independence
B
Preamble of the Constitution
C
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
D
Bill of Rights
10) The first form of national government for the colonies was the −
A
Constitution of the United States.
B
Articles of Confederation.
C
Declaration of Independence.
D
Magna Carta.
11) The Charters of the Virginia Company of London established –
A
equality under the law.
B
the rights of the colonists as English citizens.
C
the concept of “one man, one vote”.
D
the first representative government in the colonies.
12) Which document stated the grievances against the king of Great Britain?
A
Declaration of Independence
B
Virginia Declaration of Rights
C
United States Constitution
D
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
13) The Bill of Rights is important because it–
A
guarantees certain rights and freedoms to citizens.
B
created a strong government.
C
was part of the Articles of Confederation.
D
created a weak government.
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