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| What types of political principles define and shape American constitutional government? | Fundamental |
| What fundamental political principle means people are the source of any and all government power? | Consent of the Governed |
| What fundamental political principle means the government is not all-powerful and may do only those things people have given it the power to do? | Limited Government |
| What fundamental political principle means the government and those who govern are bound by the law? | Rule of Law |
| What fundamental political principle means that in this system of government the people rule? | Democracy |
| What fundamental political principle means that in this system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf? | Representative Government |
| Which early document articulated (stated) the rights of Englishmen guaranteed to colonists? | Charter of VA Company |
| Which early document served as a model for the United States Bill of Rights? | VA Declaration of Rights |
| Which early document stated grievances (complaints) against the king of Great Britain? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document established the 1st national government for the United States? | Articles of Confederation |
| Which early document articulated (stated) freedom of religious beliefs and opinions? | VA Statute of Religious Freedom |
| Which document establishes the structure of the United States government? | Constitution |
| Which early document declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)? | Declaration of Independence |
| Which early document articulated the weaknesses of the central government (no power to tax and enforce laws) and led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States? | Articles of Confederation |
| Which document affirms the individual worth and dignity of all people? | Constitution |
| Which document protects the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition? | Constitution |
| The _______ of a constitution sets forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government. | Preamble |
| Which early document established the idea that all people are equal under the law? | Declaration of Independence |
| What does the preamble of the Constitution of the United States express? | Reasons it was written |
| How does the Preamble to the US Constitution begin? | We the People |
| The constitutions of Virginia and the United States can be ________ , or changed, through a process outlined in both constitutions. | Amended |
| The amendment process is complex. How many amendments have been added to the US Constitution? | 27 |
