Civics Challenge Influential Docs and Ideas

Which document limited the power of the King of England in 1215, taking away his absolute power?

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Which document established self government in the colonies in 1620?

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Which document stated that the signers agreed to make laws and follow them?

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Which document was a list of protections the people had against the British Govt.

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

Which document said that the king no longer had absolute power?

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Declaration of Independence

Which civilization was the birthplace of democracy and stressed civic participation?

• Ancient Athens. Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Israel

Which civilization had the first republic with elected representatives?

• Ancient Athens. Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Israel

John Locke believed all people were born with these rights.

• Natural Rights

• Trial Rights

• CIvic Rights

• Voting Rights

A period of time when people debated what would be the best type of govt

• Renaissance

• Enlightenment

• Medieval Times

• The Government Age

The theory that the citizens agree to be loyal to a government and that government agrees to protect its citizens

• Natural Theory

• Social Contract

• The Enlightenment

• Mayflower Compact