Why are the fundamental principles important to a constitutional government?
Early Founding Documents & Fundamental Principles

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Philip Caslavka
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they shape how the government operates
they describe the ideas of federalism
they explain the importance of due process
they establish the supremacy clause
2.
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In a Direct Democracy, majority rule determines the outcome of a vote. This is an example of which fundamental principle?
limited government
consent of the governed
rule of law
representative government
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The fact that a judge can be arrested demonstrates which fundamental principle?
Rule of Law
Limited Government
Consent of the Governed
Democracy
4.
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Congress cannot make a law establishing a national religion. This is an example of which fundamental principle?
Rule of Law
Consent of the Governed
Limited Government
Representative Government
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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This quote from the Gettysburg Address is an example of which fundamental principle?
Rule of Law
Democracy
Representative Government
Limited Government
6.
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This quote comes from which founding document?
VA Declaration of Rights
VA Statute of Religious Freedom
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
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Which document guarantees colonists the same rights as ENGLISHMEN?
Magna Carta
Declaration of Independents
Charters of the VA Company of London
Mayflower Compact
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