EOC Self Assessment

1.2
The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents
MAGNA CARTA -> Limited Monarchy
MAYFLOWER COMPACT -> ???
Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Separation of Powers
• Economic Freedom
• Self-government
• Individual Rights

1.3
The diagram describes a cause that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Which action completes the diagram?

• Colonial agricultural trade increased
• Colonial religious devotion increases
• Colonial demand for political change increases
• Colonial demand for military assistance increase

1.4
The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 book, Common Sense
The powers of governing...in the hands of the king...himself such an...enemy to liberty...is he...a proper person to say to these colonies, "YOU SHALL MAKE NO LAWS BUT WHAT I PLEASE"
Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree?

• Persecuting immigrant groups
• Taking away religious rights
• Taking away political rights
• Persecuting racial groups

1.5
How did the U.S. Constitution solve a problem created by the Articles of Confederation?

• It avoided the issue of states rights
• It allowed the states to elect representatives
• It prevented the amendment of federal laws
• It enabled the federal government to collect taxes

1.6
In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase, "We the People"?

• The people express their will through political parties
• The people express their will by directly creating laws
• Government receives taxes from the people and exists to support them
• Government receives its power from the people and exists to serve them

1.7
The passage below is from Federalist No. 47, written by James Madison in 1788.

...Montesquieu was guided...in saying "There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body"...He did not mean that these departments ought to have...no CONTROL over, the acts of each other.

Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe?

• Separation of powers
• Checks and balances
• Popular soverignty
• Judicial review

1.8
Which statement supports the Anti-Federalists in the struggle over ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

• The Constitution should limit state government
• The Constitution should protect fundamental rights
• The Constitution should create a strong national government
• The Constitution should prevent the election of amateur politicians

1.9
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?

• The commerce clause
• The elastic clause
• The right to trial
• The rule of law

2.1 
The diagram shows some general eligibility requirements.

Which statement completes the diagram?

• Joining a military service
• Obtaining a drivers license
• Becoming a naturalized citizen
• Receiving a social security card

2.2
The illustration shows a legal document.
Why are citizens obligated to respond to such documents?

• To guarantee court hearings remain public
• To guarantee courts provide probable cause
• To protect the constitutional right to be tried by one's peers
• To protect the constitutional right to confront one's accuser