Civics Midterm Study Guide

Front

Who argued for the separation of powers to prevent tyranny?

Back

Baron de Montesquieu

Front

Fill in the blank: John Locke believed in natural rights such as life, liberty, and _______.

Back

property

Front

Which thinker urged independence and rejected monarchy in his work Common Sense?

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

Fill in the blank: The power of government comes from the people is known as _________.

Back

Popular Sovereignty

Front

Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?

Back

1st Amendment

Front

Fill in the blank: The 9th and 10th Amendments protect unlisted rights (9th) and reserve powers to _________

Back

states/people

Front

Fill in the blank: The Supremacy Clause is found in Article ____ of the Constitution.

Back

VI (6)

Front

Which clause allows Congress to make laws for expressed powers?

Back

Necessary & Proper Clause

Front

Fill in the blank: The Establishment Clause is part of the ______ Amendment.

Back

1st

Front

Fill in the blank: The Rights of the Accused are protected by the ___, ___, and ___ Amendments.

Back

6th, 7th, 8th