Civics Quiz 1 Review

Which of the following reflects an influence from Ancient Greece on America's constitutional republic?

• America established a royal family to govern early societies

• America has a legislative body known as congress to make laws

• Americans are not required to operate under the rule of law

• Americans are required to volunteer for the US military as a form of civic participation

America's constitutional republic depends on citizens voting to elect officials to represent them.  This action shows the influence of the Judeo-Christian belief of

• Justice

• Rule of Law

• Individual Worth

• Personal Responsibility

Which political activity in Ancient Greece was a foundation for America's constitutional republic?

• Religious leaders decided policy issues

• Citizens vote in elections

• Wealthy citizens controlled by the legislature

• Monarchs ruled with unlimited power

Read the statement below:

Ancient Rome had different branches of government. This limited any one branch of Roman government from gaining too much power.

How does the information above compare with the United States government?

• The United States is similar because it has separation of powers.

• The United States is not similar because it does not have legislative bodies.

• The United States is not similar because it did not adopt branches of government.

• The United States is similar because it has civic participation.

Which characteristic does the U.S. Constitution have in common with historic law codes like the Twelve Tables of ancient Rome?

• It is more concerned with property rights than with individual’s rights.

• It describes detailed procedures for court proceedings.

• It establishes harsh punishments for crimes.

• It protects ordinary citizens with the rule of law.        

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by this image?

• Natural Law

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract

• Checks and Balances

1.       According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

• Freedom of speech and freedom of the press

• Life, liberty, and property

• Trial by jury and no cruel and unusual punishment

• Freedom of worship

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter when forming their own society?

• Mayflower Compact

• Natural law

• Constitution

• Social Contract

1.       Which example illustrates Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers?

• The state government of Florida has a governor, state legislature and state court system.

• Citizens of the United States choose many of their public officials in elections.

• People have the right to overthrow an unjust government.

• Individual rights to life, liberty and property are guaranteed by natural law.

Read the statements below from the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Independence.

Which statement reflects the Enlightenment idea of separation of powers?

• Statement 1

• Statement 2

• Statement 3

• Statement 4