Civics EOC #8

What was the impact of Baron Montesquieu’s writings on the Founding Fathers?

• Representative Government

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract

• Trial by Jury

Based on this passage, which constitutional principle does Madison describe? 

• Checks and Balances 
•  Popular Sovereignty
• Seperation of powers 
•  Judicial Review

Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

• It limited the power of future governments
• It weakened the influence of religion in government
• It established a form of self-government based on a social contract
• It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government

Which documents addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person

• Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years

• Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years

• Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital

Which is one of the five freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom from self-incrimination

• Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure

• Freedom from cruel and unnatural punishments

Which statement best defines "due process" of law?

• Decisions affecting individuals are made by jury of peers

• procedures used to enforce the law are fair and reasonable

• People have rights that can only be taken away in emergencies

• Gov't decisions affecting individuals are made in secret

What was the impact of the passage of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution and politics?

• Women were allowed to vote in elections in all states

• Citizens aged 18 to 21 were allowed to now vote in elections

• Those who couldn't afford to pay poll taxes could still vote

• Hotels/Restaurants could not practice discrimination to vets

What was the main purpose for the Bill of Rights?

• to establish a republican government in America

• to guarantee individual freedoms against abuses in power

• to announce the reasons for separating from Great Britain

• to establish a stronger central government in the US

Which one describes the significance of the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?

• Southern states could not longer maintain segregated schools

• States couldn't have racial quotas for affirmative programs

• An attorney would be given to individual accused of a crime

• Suspects must be told their rights during an arrest