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Civics Literacy Review #1

Civics Literacy Review #1

Assessment

Flashcard

Social Studies, History

11th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which philosophical movement best reflects the ideals in the passage: "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."? Options: Transcendentalism, Reformation, Progressivism, Enlightenment

Back

Enlightenment

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which document influenced the aims and strategies of the authors of the Declaration of Sentiments? Options: Northwest Ordinance, Articles of Confederation, U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence

Back

Declaration of Independence

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which political philosopher's ideas are best represented in the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Hobbes, Ethan Allen, John Locke, James Madison

Back

John Locke

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did colonists living under British rule protest British tax policies?

Back

The colonists claimed that the tax policies violated their political rights.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth settlers pledged to unite into "a civil body politic" and agreed to make and abide by laws that "insured the general Good of the Colony." For which founding document did this set a precedent?

Back

U.S. Constitution

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which person is considered to be the principal author of the U.S. Constitution?

Back

James Madison

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Government by the people and the separation of powers are the main principles of which founding document?

Back

U.S. Constitution

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