Civics EOC Review

Front

Which of the following reflect the influence of Ancient Rome's civic participation on America's constitutional republic?
- 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

Answer explanation

Remember, Rome's republic is all about elections just like our republic today.

Front

America's constitutional republic depends on citizens voting to elect officials to represent them. This action shows the influence of the Judeo-Christian belief of which of the following? Justice, Rule of Law, Individual Worth, Personal Responsibility

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Personal Responsibility

Answer explanation

Personal responsibility is all about electing people and being responsible.

Front

How did John Locke's philosophy on the social contract influence the Founders' belief in government?

Back

It led them to believe that the government should protect the rights of its citizens.

Answer explanation

Social contract is the belief that the government should protect people if people give up certain rights.

Front

A country's constitution requires the branches of government to remain independent of each other. This is an example of which of the following? Federalism, Direct Democracy, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers

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Separation of Powers

Answer explanation

If it is talking about branches of government, go with separation of powers.

Front

Which idea is most associated with the Mayflower Compact? Options: Federalism, Self-Government, Due Process of Law, The right to trial by jury

Back

Self-Government

Answer explanation

Mayflower Compact is all about self-government. They were making a new government in the colonies.

Front

How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense impact colonial thinking?

Back

It encouraged colonists to support a representative self-government.

Answer explanation

Common Sense is all about self-government and declaring independence from Great Britain.

Front

Which of the following statements best defines the rule of law? A majority of citizens have the right to change government leaders at any time, Both ordinary citizens and government leaders must obey the same set of written laws, Government leaders hold special powers in emergencies when there is no time to change the law, Because of their responsibilities, government leaders are not subject to the same laws as others

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Both ordinary citizens and government leaders must obey the same set of written laws

Answer explanation

Rule of Law: No one is above the law.

Front

Which of these societies is subject to the rule of law? I: People are free to do whatever they want without limit II: What people are able to do is based on a set of written rules that apply to all III: A group of leaders decides what every else is permitted to do, which can change at any moment

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II only

Answer explanation

Society II is talking about a written set of rules that applies equally to all.

Front

Which of the following identifies an impact of rule of law on government officials and institutions? Decisions based partially on written laws, Consistent application and enforcement of the law, A system of checks and balances in the national government, Economic prosperity for the national government and its citizens

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Consistent application and enforcement of the law

Answer explanation

Rule of law requires consistent application of the law.

Front

Which of the following best reflects the meaning of due process in the United States legal system? Options: The option to exclude any negative evidence that is obtained with a warrant, The freedom to serve on a civil or criminal jury in a citizen's county of residence, The guarantee to be treated fairly by law enforcement and court officials when accused of a crime, The right of freedom of speech and expression as detailed in the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights

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The guarantee to be treated fairly by law enforcement and court officials when accused of a crime

Answer explanation

Due process rights involve everyone being treated equally in court.