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King George was placed in jail because he broke the law. Which fundamental principle would apply to the situation?
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consent of the governed
limited government
rule of law
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The United States has a system of government in which the people rule. What principle best describes the United States system of government?
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consent of the governed
democracy
representative government
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King George was placed in jail because he broke the law. Which fundamental principle would apply to the situation?
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The United States has a system of government in which the people rule. What principle best describes the United States system of government?
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“The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof...."
- Seventeenth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
Which fundamental principle is BEST illustrated by above excerpt?
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What document establishes the structure of our government and protects individual freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?
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The U.S. Bill of Rights is modeled on which Virginia document?
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Which document organized the first form of national government for the independent colonies?
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Who was the most power under the Articles of Confederation?
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The Declaration of Independence stated our unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and ...
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“All ... persons... shall have and enjoy all liberties and immunities as if they had been abiding and born within this our realm of England.”
The above quote comes from which early document?
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Which document influenced the First Amendment of the Constitution?
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All of the following are purposes of the United States government as listed in the Preamble except
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The Preamble to the Constitution
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Why does the Preamble begin with “We the people?”
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. Immigration and naturalization in the twentieth century have led to an increasingly _____________ society.
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The process by which an alien can become a citizen is called
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“All persons born or naturalized in the United States... are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.”
The above excerpt is from which amendment?
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A person may gain citizenship in the U.S. by which two of the following ways?
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By birth or by choice, what does a citizen owe to the United States government?
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All of the following are responsibilities of U.S. citizens EXCEPT
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Every day, Plankton starts off by reading the newspaper. After coming home from work, he watches an hour’s worth of news and politics on television. What action is Plankton performing?
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Duties of a Citizen
Pay Taxes -- Serve in the Armed Forces if called -- Serve on a jury or as a witness in court -- ___________?
Which of the following statements completes the list above?
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How are the duties of U.S. citizens different from a citizen’s responsibilities?
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What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment?
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An important goal of the First Amendment regarding religion is to
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Which right guarantees that individuals can make their views known by contacting their public officials?
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Forming and joining clubs and gathering at political parties & labor meetings are part of our freedom of:
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Because of First Amendment rights,
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Freedom of the press allows us to do all of the following EXCEPT
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Squidward just filed his income tax return to the Federal Government. What is he performing?
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Senator Plankton has the power to take part in the legislative process. Who gives him this power?
