Civics Quarter 1 Review

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Which of the following is a way that America's constitutional republic was influenced by Rome?
- Government positions should be inherited
- Government positions should be elected by voters or citizens
- Government positions should be obtained through force and fear
- Government positions should be occupied by the wealthiest citizens

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Government positions should be elected by voters or citizens

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Based on the excerpt, what influence did Ancient Greece have on America's republic?

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The idea of rule of law

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In the Declaration of Independence, the phrase "all men are created equal" illustrates the Judeo-Christian belief of:

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individual worth

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What is one way the Ancient Greeks influenced the Founding Fathers? Options: The development of the Twelve Tables of Rome, The principle of creating a monarchy to govern society, The idea that only the very wealthy have the right to vote, The importance of having a written constitution to create common laws

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The importance of having a written constitution to create common laws

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Ancient Rome was one of the earliest examples of a representative democracy. This influenced the Founders of the United States to establish:

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a republican form of government

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Which idea is part of John Locke's social contract between government and its citizens?

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A purpose of government is to protect the lives and liberties of its citizens.

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The greatest influence on the political ideas in the Declaration of Independence came from: The Justinian Code, The writings of John Locke, The philosophy of Machiavelli, Baron de Montesquieu

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The writings of John Locke

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Based on the excerpt, which idea of John Locke influenced this quote: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." Options: Natural law, Social contract, Checks and balances, Separation of powers?

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Natural law

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What is the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers?

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The government should be structured with three branches that have their own responsibilities.

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Identify the statement that reflects how Montesquieu's Enlightenment ideas influenced the Founding Fathers: Government is created through consent of the people to be ruled by the majority, A government based on voluntary consent that people give to the formation of the government, A government that is divided into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers, People have rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and property

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A government that is divided into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers