Midterm 7th grade

Front

How are Ancient Roman and Judeo-Christian influences on America’s constitutional republic similar?

Back

Both influenced the development of rule of law in the United States.

Front

What does the concept of the polis refer to?

Back

the body of citizens

Front

Which democratic principle in the Magna Carta most directly influenced the American colonists? Options: The idea that people should not be ruled by a king., The idea that citizens should have freedom of religion., The idea that people should be able to vote on issues that affect them., The idea that citizens or subjects have rights and the government should be responsive to them.

Back

The idea that citizens or subjects have rights and the government should be responsive to them.

Front

How is the principle of habeas corpus related to due process of law?

Back

Habeas corpus requires the government to show why a person is being arrested.

Front

People give their consent to be governed in order to protect their natural rights as part of the _________.

Back

social contract

Front

How did colonists view the Quartering Act?

Back

The colonists thought the act was unfair because they had to spend money to take care of British troops.

Front

What did the Townshend Acts do?

Back

They forced the colonies to pay taxes on tea, glass, paper, lead, and paint.

Front

How did the colonists respond to the Townshend Acts?

Back

The colonists protested and boycotted British goods.

Front

What was the significance of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense?

Back

His pamphlet convinced many colonists to support the revolutionary movement.

Front

Which type of government did Thomas Paine’s Common Sense argue that the colonies should have? A monarchy, representative government, An oligarchy, A theocracy

Back

representative government