Civics EOC Exam Study Guide

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How were the Founding Fathers inspired by the ancient Greeks? The idea of direct democracy = a form of government in which laws are made directly by the citizens

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The Founding Fathers adopted the idea of direct democracy from the ancient Greeks.

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The Founding Fathers were inspired by the ancient Romans in the idea of a republic, which is a government in which citizens elect representatives to make their laws.

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True

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How were the Founding Fathers inspired by Judeo-Christian traditions? The importance of ethics = moral principles that guide actions and decisions

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They were inspired by the ethical teachings of the Bible.

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Why is due process important?

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It ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system.

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What is the meaning of limited government?

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A government is prevented from having too much power.

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The importance of the rule of law is:

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It ensures justice and equality.

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What major theme from the Magna Carta is evident in the U.S. Constitution? Limited government (Rights are listed that the government cannot take away.)

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Limited government

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What major theme from the Mayflower Compact is evident in the U.S. Constitution?

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Self-government (Government by consent—or approval—of the governed.)

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During the Enlightenment period, John Locke spoke deeply about…

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Natural rights: rights that all people are born with, and no government can take away

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What was the Quartering Act?

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A law that required people to house and feed troops