Founding Documents and Principles

What is the Magna Carta?

• A) A ship that carried early American settlers

• B) An ancient Egyptian scroll

• C) A historic document that limited the power of the English monarch

• D) The first constitution of the United States

Who is often considered the primary influence on the idea of natural rights?

• A) Thomas Jefferson

• B) Benjamin Franklin

• C) John Locke

• D) Thomas Paine

Which document laid the foundation for the concept of the rule of law and limited government in England?

• A) The Declaration of Independence

• B) The English Bill of Rights

• C) The Mayflower Compact

• D) Common Sense

Who influenced the idea of separation of powers?

• A) John Locke

• B) Montesquieu

• C) Thomas Jefferson

• D) Benjamin Franklin

What is the main idea of the Mayflower Compact?

• A) It established a monarchy in the American colonies

• B) It was a peace treaty with Native Americans

• C) It established a system of self-government and majority rule

• D) It declared independence from England

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain in 1776?

• A) The Magna Carta

• B) The English Bill of Rights

• C) The Mayflower Compact

• D) The Declaration of Independence

What are natural rights, as described by John Locke?

• A) Rights that are granted by the government

• B) Rights that are inherent to all individuals and cannot be taken away

• C) Rights that are limited to certain social classes

• D) Rights that are only applicable in times of war

Which document emphasized the importance of individual liberties and served as a model for the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• A) The Declaration of Independence

• B) The English Bill of Rights

• C) The Mayflower Compact

• D) Common Sense

What is the process by which foreign-born individuals become citizens of a country?

• A) Citizenship

• B) Immigration

• C) Naturalization

• D) Deportation

What are some responsibilities and obligations of a citizen in a democratic society?

• A) Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and voting

• B) Owning property, driving a car, and holding a job

• C) Traveling internationally, speaking multiple languages, and running for office

• D) None of the above