The US Constitution

The US Constitution

9th - 12th Grade

25 Qs

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The US Constitution

The US Constitution

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Keith Bissell

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Which of John Locke's ideas was used by American founding fathers

natural rights

shared powers

civic virtue

freedom of speech

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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According to Locke, what is the purpose of government?

keep peace by providing discipline

protect the natural rights of citizens

provide leadership for all citizens

help citizens find jobs and make a living

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a characteristic of a "positive" constitution?

it gives all the power to the legislative

it states the responsibilities that a government is to perform

It enables one political party to dominate the government

it encourages the development of colonies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What makes the United States constitution a negative constitution?

it places limitations on the government

it does not require citizens' approval

it cannot be changed

it is a a collection of traditions and not written

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which idea about government did NOT come from the philosophies of John Lock?

People have Natural Rights

Government’s job is to protect rights

Separation of Powers

Government’s power comes from people

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What document did John Locke ideas influence?

English Bill of Rights

Declaration of Independence

Great Charter

Magna 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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A government in which citizens rule through elected representatives is called a

monarchy

republic

theocracy

sovereignty

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