Civics Quarterly 3 Review 23-24

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Which of the following reflects the influence of Ancient Rome's civic participation on America's constitutional republic?
Options:
Government positions should be inherited through birthright,
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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Ancient Greece had one branch of government known as the legislative body. How does America's political organization differ?

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America has three branches of government, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches

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Based on the excerpt, what influence did Ancient Rome have on the Founding Fathers?

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The principle of separation of powers

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Which of the following statements reflects the Founders' belief in the social contract? A government should divide its power, A government should have little authority, A government should promote social equality, A government should protect its citizens' rights

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A government should protect its citizens' rights

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Which earlier document contained similar protections to the Eighth Amendment: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."? Options: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence

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English Bill of Rights

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What is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law?

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All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules

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According to the Declaration of Independence, which are examples of natural rights? The right to free speech and expression, The right to due process of law and education, The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, The right to self-government, representation, and separation of powers

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The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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The Declaration of Independence lists twenty-seven colonial grievances that violated the colonists' natural rights. Which of the following is a grievance from the Declaration of Independence? "Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed.", "The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpation", "A prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant is unfit to be the ruler of free people.", "For suspending our own Legislatures and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us."

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For suspending our own Legislatures and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us.

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What was one weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: The Articles restricted the states from collecting taxes, The Articles gave the national government too many rights, The Articles gave the states most of the governmental power, The Articles made the national government responsible for treaties

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The Articles gave the states most of the governmental power

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Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation that was revealed by Shays' Rebellion?
Options:
The state governments had too little power compared to the federal government,
The federal government was unchecked in their taxing powers on the states and people,
The federal government was unprepared to control violent protests without a national military force,
The state governments needed a way to punish the people responsible for the rebellion in federal court

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The federal government was unprepared to control violent protests without a national military force.