AND STRUCTURED DRIVER SAFETY EDUCATION
OVERVIEW GUIDE
◉ Which of the following correctly pairs a document with a core
theme of that document?
a) Declaration of Independence - Formed a state-centered
government
b) Magna Carta - Established the principle of rule of law
c) U.S. Constitution - Formed a unitary government
d) Articles of Confederation - Established the principle of consent of
the governed Answer: b
◉ What is the minimum number of members of the U.S. House of
Representatives representing each state? Answer: one
◉ What is a purpose of civil rights movements? Answer: to secure
equalities
◉ What is the social contract? Answer: The people give up some
liberty to receive governmental protection.
, ◉ What is an example of representation? Answer: The U.S. Congress
passes a law.
◉ Who does a U.S. Senator represent? Answer: the residents of a
single state
◉ Which of the following documents provided a rationale for the
Declaration of Independence? Answer: Common Sense
◉ What are two natural rights identified in the Declaration of
Independence? Answer: life and liberty
◉ How many U.S. Senators represent each state? Answer: two
◉ What is the length of a U.S. President's elected term? Answer: four
years
◉ What is one branch of the U.S. federal government? Answer:
legislative
◉ What does the U.S. Constitution do? Answer: It sets up a federal
government.