Unit 3 Test Review

Which of the following does NOT describe civic participation?

• Civic participation is being involved in government processes to voice your opinion and help others.

• The Founding Fathers were influenced by the idea of civic participation they read about from Ancient Greece.

• Civic participation was also an Ancient Roman tradition.

• Civic participation describes the act of taking responsibility for one's actions, decisions, and thoughts.

What is a polis?

• a person responsible for making laws

• a city-state in Ancient Greece

• a system of government in which political power is held by the people

• a written constitution

How do we see the Ancient Roman influence of "Republicanism" in the United States today?

• An elected official being arrested for doing something illegal.

• Anyone who is charged with a crime has the right to a jury trial.

• Citizens vote for their representatives in Congress.

• There are separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

How do we see the Ancient Greek concept of legislative bodies in the United States today?

• We have 3 branches of government.

• We have a president.

• We have elected senators and representatives in Congress.

• We have the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Which of the following was NOT a Judeo-Christian influence on the Founding Fathers?

• Separation of Powers

• Justice

• Individual Worth

• Personal Responsibility

When a person is arrested they must be told their legal rights. This an example of which founding principle?

• Due Process of Law

• Equality of Mankind

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

While the president has many powers and responsibilities, they cannot declare war or make laws. This is an example of which founding principle?

• Due Process of Law

• Limited Government

• Natural Rights

• Rule of Law

A city council member is arrested for a financial crime. This is an example of which founding principle?

• Due Process of Law

• Limited Government

• Natural Rights

• Rule of Law

In the United States, there are federal laws that prohibit discrimination in the workplace based on protected characteristics such as race, religion, age, etc. This is an example of which founding principle?

• Due Process of Law

• Equality of Mankind

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

Rights that people are born with that can't be taken away are called

• Religious Rights

• Natural Rights

• Unlimited Rights

• Due Process Rights