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Posterity means...
a) future generations
b) the post office
c) previous generations
d) a new country

In the Preamble, welfare means?
a) money given to individuals by the government
b) providing clean water
c) free food and housing
d) health, happiness, and well-being

What does insure domestic tranquility mean?
a) bring fairness for all
b) obtain peace any way you can
c) make sure the country is safe
d) protection from enemies

What does establish justice mean?
a) create a fair legal system
b) provide protection
c) make sure everyone has the same things
d) protect our country

We the People of the United States do ordain and establish this Constitution...... represents which idea?
a) We will be called the United States of America.
b) Our new government will be perfect.
c) The power of government comes from the people.
d) The United States will be ordained ministers.

Which fundamental freedom is protected when a magazine publishes an unfavorable movie review?
a) Freedom of petition
b) Freedom of religion
c) Freedom of the press
d) Freedom of speech

Which statement best represents consent of the governed?
a) The Congress shall assemble every year
b) We the People of the United States
c) All Bills for raising Revenue shall begin in the House
d) No Person except a natural born citizen can be President

Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed in the First Amendment?
a) Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.
b) Individuals may gather together peacefully.
c) Individuals have the right to bear arms.
d) Individuals have the right to make their ideas known to public officials.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of freedom of speech?
a) Nightly news broadcasts the election results.
b) A student wears a t-shirt with a candidate's name on it.
c) We ask the Mayor about fixing the potholes in the roads.
d) We meet with others to complain about the cost of campaigning.

A system of government that has senators and congressmen is called a-
a) monarchy
b) democracy
c) representative government
d) federalism

Mr. Bennett wants to make everyone wear pink socks to class. What fundamental principle prevents this?
a) Rule of Law
b) Limited Government
c) Consent of the Governed
d) Democracy

No one is above the law- is an example of
a) rule of law
b) consent of the governed
c) democracy
d) limited government

Unalienable Rights are defined as...
a) life, liberty, and freedom
b) life, liberty, and free speech
c) life, liberty, and the right to bear arms
d) life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Which document established our first form of government?
a) US Constitution
b) Declaration of Independence
c) Articles of Confederation
d) Magna Carta

What is another word for grievance?
a) order
b) declaration
c) gratitude
d) complaint

Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
a) national government was too strong
b) state governments were too weak
c) failed to include unalienable rights
d) national government was too weak

Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right?
a) life
b) justice
c) pursuit of happiness
d) liberty

The Declaration of Independence did all of the following EXCEPT-
a) stated grievances to the King of England
b) declared independence from England
c) established Rule of Law
d) affirmed that all people were created equal

Which document was created first?
a) Declaration of Independence
b) US Constitution
c) Charters of the VA Company of London
d) Magna Carta

The Articles of Confederation made the national government too strong
a) True
b) False
c)
d)

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