Civic Literacy Final

Which ancient country invented the idea of democracy?

• Greece

• United States

• Medieval Europe

• China

What type of government makes decisions through citizens voting directly for each issue?

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

What type of government has one single ruler that makes decisions for the country?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

What type of government is ruled by an elite group in society?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

What type of government lets citizens elect representatives to vote and make decisions on their behalf?

• Indirect Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Oligrachy

• Monarchy

What is a requirement to vote in the United States?

• Be at least 18 years old

• have taken a civics class

• have a driver's license

• never have gotten a ticket

What philosopher came up with the idea of Natural Rights?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

Which philospher supported capitalism?

• Adam Smith

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

Which act passed by Great Britain put a tax on sugar?

• Sugar Act

• Intolerable Acts

• Stamp Act

• Townshend Act

What was the name of the event where colonists threw tea from British ships into the Boston Harbor?

• Boston Massacre

• Continental Congress

• Boston Tea Party

• Constitutional Convention