Mid-Term-PreTest

1)  …that in all capital or criminal prosecutions a man hath a right to demand…evidence in his favor, and to a speedy trial by an impartial jury
2)  …that the legislative executive and judiciary depart shall be separate and distinct
3)  That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty and can never be restrained
4)  That a well-regulated militia, composed of the body of the people, trained to arms is the proper, natural and safe defense of a free state…
1.  Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu? (1.1)

• Capital and Criminal prosections
• Branches are to be"separate and distinct"
• Freedom of the press
• well regulated militia

The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents
MAGNA CARTA------->LIMITED GOV
MAYFLOWER COMPACT--->??????

• a.  Separation of Powers
• a.  Economic Freedom
• a.  Self-Government
• a.  Individual Rights 

The Diagram below describes a cause that led to writing the Declaration of Independence 
British Policies limit Rights--->?????---->British Ignore Complaints--->Colonist Declare Independence

• a.  Colonial agricultural trade increases
• a.  Colonial religious devotion increases
• a.  Colonial demand for political change increases
• a.  Colonial demand for military assistance increases

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”
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1.  Based on this passage, with which complaint against the king from the Declaration of Independence would Thomas Paine agree? (1.4)

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

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

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

1.  In the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, what is the meaning of the phrase “We the People”? (1.6)

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

…Montesquieu was guided…in saying “There can be no liberty where the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or body” 
Based on this passage, which Constitutional principal does it allude to?

• a.  Separation of powers
• a.  Check and balances
• a.  Popular sovereignty 
• a.  Judicial review 

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

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

1.  Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection from tyranny, and is a foundation of liberty and equality in the United States? (1.9)

• a.  The commerce clause
• a.  The elastic clause
• a.  Right to a trial
• a.  Rule of law 

The follow are some of the eligibility Requirements for______?___________
1-Be of good moral character
2-Read,write,speak basic English
3-Possess Basic Knowledge of US history

• a.  Joining a military service
• a.  Obtaining a driver’s license 
• a.  Becoming a naturalized citizen
• a.  Receiving a social security card