According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power
Assemble to peacefully protest
Replace the government
Petition President
Petition Congress
According to the Declaration of Independence, what can citizens do if government abuses its power
Assemble to peacefully protest
Replace the government
Petition President
Petition Congress
When a person fulfills his obligation to serve on a jury, what right is being secured for a fellow citizen?
The right to trial by peers
The right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure
The right to freedom of expression
The right to representation
The government is not all powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do. Which fundamental political principle does this define?
limited government
representative government
rule of law
consent of the govern
Which basic principle of government the people rule?
federalism
consent of the govern
limited government
democracy
Which is NOT a fundamental document that influenced the Constitution?
The Charter of the Virginia Company of London
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
How are the states involved in the amendment process?
Change amendments
declare amendments unconstitiutional
propose amendments
ratify amendments
Which groups are NOT involved in creating an amendment to the United States Constitutions?
Constitutional Convention
United Stated Supreme Court
State Legislature
Both Houses of Congress
The division of power between the national and state government is known as the principle of
Reserved powers
checks and balances
separation of powers
federalism
To make all laws which shall be necessary and proper. What power of Congress are being addressed in this part of the United States Constitution?
Expressed
Enumerated
Implied
Reserved
Which statement is not about Judicial Review?
It was established by Marbury vs Madison
It established the division of power between state and national government
It gives the courts the power to determine the constitutionality of laws and acts