SOL Civics and Economics (8th Grade) Test Questions And Correct Answers.

Name 5 fundamental principals that shaped our constitution and government. - Answer 1 Consent of the governed 2 Limited government 3 Rule of law 4 Democracy 5 Representative government People are the source of any and all government power. Which fundamental principal is listed? - Answer Consent of the governed Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things that people have given it the power to do. Which fundamental principal is listed? - Answer Limited government The government and those who govern are bound to the law. Which fundamental principal is listed? - Answer Rule of law In such a system of government, the people rule. Which fundamental principal is listed? - Answer Democracy People elect public officeholders who make laws and conduct government on their behalf. Which fundamental principal is listed? - Answer Representative government Name 5 documents of American history that influenced the development of the Constitution and constitutional government. - Answer 1 Charters of Virginia company of London 2 The Virginia Declaration of Rights 3 The Declaration of Independence 4 The Articles of Confederation 5 The Virginia Statue for Religious freedom