Civics Final Review

Front

Who influenced the Declaration of Independence with ideas on natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?

Back

John Locke

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker promoted the idea of separation of powers?

Back

Montesquieu

Front

What is the principle of popular sovereignty?

Back

The government derives its power from the consent of the governed.

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Back

Legislative Branch

Front

What is the power of the courts to determine whether laws and actions of the government are constitutional called?

Back

Judicial Review

Front

What is the principle of the Rule of Law?

Back

The law applies to everyone, even those in power.

Front

Which compromise counted three out of every five enslaved individuals for representation and taxation purposes?

Back

Three-Fifths Compromise

Front

In a Presidential System, how is the executive branch chosen?

Back

Independently from the legislative branch

Front

What type of government system has power divided between national and state governments?

Back

Federal System

Front

Which system is characterized by a loose alliance of independent states?

Back

Confederal System