Civics Review QB2

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What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers? Options: Representative Government, Separation of Powers, Social Contract, Trial by Jury

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Separation of Powers

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Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? Options: Checks and Balances, Popular Sovereignty, Seperation of powers, Judicial Review

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Checks and Balances

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Options: It limited the power of future governments, It weakened the influence of religion in government, It established a form of self-government based on a social contract, It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract

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Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies? Options: Declaration of Independence, Mayflower Compact, U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights

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Declaration of Independence

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Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? Options: Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person, Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years, Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years, Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

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Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

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Which statement best defines "due process" of law? Options: Decisions affecting individuals are made by jury of peers, procedures used to enforce the law are fair and reasonable, People have rights that can only be taken away in emergencies, Gov't decisions affecting individuals are made in secret

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procedures used to enforce the law are fair and reasonable

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What was the impact of the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution and politics?

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Citizens aged 18 to 21 were allowed to now vote in elections.

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Which one describes the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

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Suspects must be told their rights during an arrest

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Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
Options:
the right bear arms for self-defense,
the right to have the assistance to counsel,
the right not have troops quartered in one's house,
he right to petition government for a redress of grievances

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the right to have the assistance to counsel

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Which statement identifies the significance of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

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It overturned racial segregation in public schools