Civics Final Exam Review

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Which of the following best describes the government of the United States? a democracy, a monarchy, an oligarchy, a democratic republic

Back

a democratic republic

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Which document is significant in history because it was the first time that a monarch’s powers were limited by the people?

Back

The Magna Carta

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of government according to the Preamble of the Constitution?
Options:
To promote the general welfare.
To provide for the common defense.
To ensure domestic tranquility.
To provide economic support.

Back

To provide economic support.

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What is the Bill of Rights?

Back

The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

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What was the Virginia Plan?

Back

A plan for how the legislative branch would be structured that was favored by the larger states because representation would be based on population.

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights…”

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Is the foundational statement of the United States and is in the Declaration of Independence.

Front

Bicameral means…

Back

Having two houses.

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Which of the following is the BEST description of why the separation of powers is important?

Back

Because too much power in one branch of government is tyranny, that branch or that person can become a tyrant who doesn’t respect the rights of citizens.

Front

Why is the Bill of Rights so important to Americans today (and always)?

Back

It prevents the government from violating our natural rights because it plainly says what they are.

Front

A government that is controlled by just a few people is called a(n)

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Oligarchy