Civics Review 1.2

The quote below is from John Adams.

Liberty cannot be preserved without general knowledge among the people...

-John Adams

Based on the quote, what is one importance of the rule of law?

• Citizens should have access to all laws.

• The government should be free from distractions while making laws.

• The government should keep secrets from citizens.

• Citizens should be informed about government actions.

Which principle is illustrated by the symbolic representation of the blindfold?

• Inconsistent Application of the law

• Decisions based on law

• Equality under the law

• Enforcement of the law

What is propaganda?

• A method used in media and political communication to persuade the reader to think or feel a certain way.

• The main form of mass communication (broadcasting, publishing, and the internet) regarded collectively.

• The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

• The people’s agreement to governmental authority

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 main principles of Rule of Law?

• Decisions based on the law

• Transparency of institutions

• Enforcement of the law

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 main principles of Rule of Law?

• Fair procedures

• Judgement without due process

• Decisions based on the law

• Consistent application of the law

Thomas Paine's Common Sense pamphlet is best associated with which of the following

• Due Process

• Rule of Law

• Propaganda

• Separation of Powers

How did the signing of the Magna Carta influence a political system?

• by giving the king unlimited power

• by creating natural rights.

• by limiting the power of government

• by establishing states’ rights

What characteristic of U.S. government was developed from the idea that no single branch of government should hold all authority?

• Separation of powers

• Social Contract

• Rule of law

• Natural Law

Which of the following terms is best described by the following...

We are “due” a fair process if we risk losing our freedom or our property in a court or government proceeding.

• Natural law

• Rule of law

• Due process

• Separation of powers

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was used to encourage.....

• the colonists' to declare independence from Britain

• colonists' to obey laws passed by Britain

• the signing of the Magna Carta

• the establishment of the Mayflower Compact