Civics Review

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The passage provided is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage? Options: Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, English Bill of Rights, U.S. Constitution

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Articles of Confederation

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What is the main idea of this passage?

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People have rights that cannot be denied by any government.

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Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?

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from the public

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Which statement completes the diagram? Options: It is the role of government to determine natural rights., It is the role of government to protect natural rights., People establish natural rights., People possess natural rights.

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It is the role of government to protect natural rights.

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What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?

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voting rights amendments

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The image below concerns the government. Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

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separation of powers

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How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?

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They supported individual liberties.

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What Enlightenment idea is represented by the newspaper headline?

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social contract

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Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea? Options: Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection, First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees, First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees, Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection

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First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees

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How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?

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The United Nations promotes universal human rights.

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