Civics EOC Review: Category 1

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

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The statements are from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights. Click on the image to view.

Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesquieu?

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• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which idea in the Declaration of Independence did John Locke inspire?

• right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• right to a speedy trial with a jury of one's peers
• separation of powers
• freedom of speech

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The diagram below shows that the colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents.

Which phrase completes the diagram?

• separation of powers

• economic freedom

• self-government

• individual rights

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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

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Which document called for independence, self-government, and rights of the people?

• Common Sense

• Cato's Letters

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

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Which idea is from the Magna Carta?

• The people should be completely free from the government.

• The people should support a strong central government.

• The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.

• The government should have unlimited power to tax.

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A government document that expanded the rights of the Parliament and the people:

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

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In what ways did the Declaration of Independence present the argument for independence? 

• It listed their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and described examples of King George III’s abuse of power.
• It listed their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness and demanded better working conditions.
• It explained the importance of religious freedom and listed examples of King George III's abuse of power.
• It explained the importance of religious freedom and demanded better working conditions.

The political cartoon was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754. 

Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support?

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