Civics Final Review

An English document drawn up by nobles under King John, which limited the power of the king.

• Magna Carta

• Magna Law

• U.S. Constitution

• Rules of the Brits

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed that people were born with God-given rights of life, liberty, and property?

• Montisquieu

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• John Smith

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in separation of powers - dividing government into 3 branches?

• Montesquieue

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• John Smith

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in social contract, where people give up some rights in order to receive social order?

• Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Rousseau

• John Smith

What was the House of Burgesses? Select ALL that apply.

• the first representative democracy in the new world

• formed in Virginia

• later adopted by other colonies

• first legislative body in colonial America

What was the Mayflower Compact? Select ALL that apply.

• first agreement for self government in America

• signed by 41 men on the Mayflower

• set up a government for the Plymouth colony

• signed in 1620

What is mercantilism?

• allowed trade to be carried in foreign ships and nations

• economic doctrine that government control of foreign trade is vital for ensuring military security of the country

• allowed colonies to trade with other colonies

What were long term causes of the American Revolution? Select ALL that apply.

• discontent with foreign rule

• mercantilism

• no taxation without representation

• preservation of civil liberties

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1700

• 1800

• 1876

• 1776

Why was the Declaration of Independence important? Select all that apply.

• it dissolved the colonies' ties to Great Britain

• it declared the colonies as an independent nation

• it listed grievances against King George III

• it gave Great Britain more control over the colonies