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| What political principle states the government is not all powerful and may only do the things they have been given the power to do? | Limited Government |
| What political principle states that the people are the source of any and all government power? | Consent of Governed |
| What political principle states that government and those who govern are bound by the law? | Rule of Law |
| Who rules in a democratic system of government? | The People |
| What historical document guaranteed the colonists the same rights as Englishmen? | Charters of the Virginia Company of London |
| What was the first written plan of government for the independent states? | Articles of Confederation |
| What historical document stated that all men are created equal with natural rights (inalienable rights) life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? | Declaration of Independence |
| What portion of the Constitution set forth the goals and purposes to be served by the government? | The Preamble |
| How many Amendments have been added to the United States Constitution? | 27 |
| To become a naturalized citizens, what two subjects must a person know? | English/ American History-Government |
| After the General Assembly has proposed an amendment to the Virginia Constitution, what group must ratify the change? | The Voters of Virginia |
| After Congress has proposed an amendment to the United States Constitution, what group must ratify the change? | The States |
| What has been the result of increased immigration and naturalization? | Increase Diversity |
| What first amendment freedom states the people have the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticize the government? | The Press |
| What first amendment freedom states the people have to make their views known to public officials? | Petition |
| What Amendment guarantee due process at the national level? | 5th Amendment |
| What Amendment guarantee due process at the state level? | 14th Amendment |
| Protection against unfair actions of the government is known as what? | Due Process |
| Where did majority of the power reside under the Articles of Confederation? | The States |
| Who did the Declaration of Independence state grievances against? | The King of Great Britain |
| What was the status of the central government under the Articles of Confederation? | Weak |
| What is the Bill of Rights? | First Ten Amendments |
| By providing a military, the government is fulfilling what role in the Preamble? | - Provide for the Common Defense |
| Amending what document is lengthy and complex? | United States Constitution |
| What group can propose changes to the United States Constitution? | Congress |
| What group can propose changes to the Virginia Constitution? | The General Assembly |
| What document has been amended several times? | Virginia Constitution |
| What two ways a person become a citizen on the United States? | Birth and Naturalization |
| What are the first three words in the United States Constitution? | "We the People" |
| Citizens who fail to fulfill their civic duties face what? | Legal Consequences |
