Civics EOC Review 1.1-1.5

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

• separation of powers
• checks and balances
• social contract
• natural law

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline?

• separation of powers 
• checks and balances 
• social contract
• natural law 

Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea? 

• Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection
• First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees
• First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees
• Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection

Below is a statement from the Constitution of Massachusetts (1780).
The body politic is formed by a voluntary association of individuals; …. which the whole people covenants with each citizen and each citizen with the whole people that all shall be governed by certain laws for the common good.
Which principle expressed in the statement influenced the Founding Fathers when they wrote Constitution? 

• Separation of powers
• Social contract
• Rule of law
• Natural law

The conversation below concerns lawmaking.   
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Doug:  I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.   Nicole:  I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.  
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Which colonial principle is being discussed?

• limited monarchy
• self-government 
• social contract 
• natural rights 

 Below is a timeline.  
1918 Latvia declares independence
1940 Soviet Union takes over Latvia
1988 Latvian people push for independence
August 1991 Latvia declares independence
September 1991 U.S. president announces full diplomatic recognition of Latvia
September 1991 Latvia joins the United Nations  
Which writing encourages the action demonstrated in the timeline?

• Common Sense 
• U.S. Constitution
• Mayflower Compact 
• Articles of Confederation 

The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights, 1689.
That the pretended power of suspending laws … without consent of Parliament is illegal;   That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted;   And that for redress of all grievances, and for the amending, strengthening and preserving of the laws, Parliaments ought to be held frequently.
Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?

• provide for the common defense
• promote the general welfare
• ensure domestic tranquility
• establish justice

Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

• Declaration of Independence
• Mayflower Compact
• U.S. Constitution 
• Bill of Rights 

Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support? 
The political cartoon below was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. 

• Declaring independence from the British monarchy.
• Declaring loyalty to the British monarchy.
• Dissolving colonial legislatures.
• Dissolving colonial charters. 

Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and playing cards?

• The colonists established a blockade against British goods.
• The colonists were able to produce their own goods.
• The colonists started destroying British goods.
• The colonists began boycotting British goods.