Civics Module 1 Assessment

The Magna Carta had little effect on the monarchs that ruled after King John.

• True
• False

The ancient Greek city-state of Athens created the world's first republic.

• True
• False

Which of the following develops plans to reach public policy goals?

• government
• private companies
• the armed forces
• the courts

What best characterizes the geography of the Middle Colonies?

• a climate suited to growing wheat and other cash crops
• a cold climate and a long growing season
• a cold climate and poor soil
• year round warm weather

_______ are the key practices, relationships, and organizations in a society.

• Ethnic Group
• Immigrants
• Institutions
• Values

Why were the Puritans considered dissenters?

• Their religious practiced differed from most in England
• They though people of all religions should worship together 
• They wanted to cause political unrest
• They wanted to overthrow England's government

English leaders believed the main purpose of the colonies was to 

• become a rival of England
• develop a government independent of England
• grow to become an equal trading partner with England
• prosper enough to benefit England

A government with a constitution that limits the power of a hereditary ruler is called a _________.

• Federal Governor
• State Governor
• Constitutional Monarchy
• Tyrant  

Under the principle of ____________ citizens agree to abide by what more than half the people want.

• Majority Rule
• Minority Rule
• Justice Rule
• Fair Clause 

In a republic, ___________ have a role in choosing who the head of state will be.

• government officals
• citizens
• nobleman
• monarchs