Civics Quiz 9/14

Which is an influence both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome had on the American government?

• A. a polis

• B. civic participation

• C. a written constitution

• D. separation of powers

Which major influence did the Founders gain from both the government of Ancient Rome and the influence of Enlightenment thinkers like Baron de Montisquieu?

• A. rule of law

• B. natural rights

• C. direct democracy

• D. separation of powers

Which ethical idea is described in the proverb? Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

• A. justice

• B. rule of law

• C. sovereignty

• D. republicanism

Based on the quote, which best describes the principle of due process?

• A. no one is above the law

• B. all citizens must be treated the same

• C. the government must follow fair legal procedures

• D. the government can only do what is listed in the constitution

• Which idea is represented by the following?

• Court system

• President

• Congress

• separation of powers

• natural rights

• checks and balances

• rule of law

Which concept is best described by the following?

• - using your power to do what is right

• - Judeo-Christian ethic

• sovereignty

• republicanism

• justice

• democracy

Natural rights, rule of law, and limited government are all examples of:

• America's Founding Principles

• Traditional Idea's about Humanity

• English Concerns

• Judeo-Christian Ethics

Which best describes the principle of due process?

• no one is above the law

• all citizens must be treated the same

• the government must follow fair legal procedures

• the government can only do what is listed in the constitution

Which document could have been used to encourage independence and the establishment of a representative government?

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

What was the Magna Carta's lasting influence?

• Limited government

• Unlimited power for monarchs

• Natural rights are respected by the government

• Universal suffrage; fair and free elections