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Which political principle of democratic government is established by the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights?
Rule of law
How did the colonists respond to the British policy that allowed officials to search their property without cause?
They protested as a violation of individual rights
What was the outcome of the British government's response to colonial concerns about the Stamp Act?
It repeated the act with increased taxes
What purpose of government could be inferred from President George W. Bush's statement, 'Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists'?
Maintain national security
What characteristic defines a society under the rule of law?
Citizens and officials follow the same rules
Why did the Federalists believe individual liberties would not be endangered by the new Constitution?
The Constitution included a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms
What characteristic did the government of ancient Athens and ancient Rome share?
Civic participation
What principle is exemplified by the practice of all adult male citizens being able to vote in the Assembly in ancient Athens?
Democratic principles
What does a 'protected right' signify in the context of religious liberty in the United States?
No restrictions on religious practices
Which principle is outlined in the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
Limited government
In the newspaper passage, what long-term goal is advocated by the concerned citizen?
Impacting public policies through change in government
'That when they came ashore they would use their own liberty, for none had power to command them...' in William Bradford's historical account suggests a belief in:
Individual liberty
Test your knowledge on the governmental practices of ancient Athens and the concept of civic participation in ancient civilizations. Learn about the characteristics of the Athenian and Roman governments, along with the idea of protected rights in modern societies.
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