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Quiz of the Day

1. Define preamble.

 

2.

CE.2a  “The people rule” in a

A) dictatorship
B) monarchy
C) oligarchy
D) democracy

3.

CE.2a Senator Jung was a little low on money, so he decided to take $100,000 from an oil company in exchange for voting to open up a seal breeding ground for oil exploration. What fundamental political principle ensures that Senator Jung will face legal consequences for breaking the law?

A) representative government
B) limited government
C) consent of the governed
D) rule of law


4.

CE.2b  Which of the following was an important role of the Charters of the Virginia Company of London?

A) it established the model for the Bill of Rights
B) it established freedom of religion for the colonists
C) it divided the federal powers amongst the colonies
D) it guaranteed colonists the rights of the Englishmen

 

5.  Name the first three words of the US Constitution.

 

6.



CE.2b  Which document written by George Mason served as a model for the Bill of Rights?

A) Virginia Declaration of Rights
B) Declaration of Independence
C) Articles of Confederation
D) Magna Cartoon

7.

CE.?  <Be silent> That's it. When we go over this question, you must be silent. If you talk while we are reviewing this question, you lose the 10 points. NO EXCUSES  

 

 

8.

CE.2a  Define grievances.

 A) to love one's country
B) a wrong considered as grounds for complaint
C) appreciation of someone or something 
D) freedom from control; independent

9.

CE.2b Name your three unalienable rights. (3 pts each, 10 for all 3)

 

10.

CE.2b  Which document organized the first form of national government for the independent colonies?

A) U.S. Constitution
B) Declaration of Independence
C) Articles of Confederation
D) Charters of the Virginia Company of London

 

 

Bonus

CE.2d Fill in the blank - In order to form a more perfect ____________, establish justice, insure domestic ______________. (5 pts each)