Q2 Civics Review

Ancient Greece had one branch of government known as the legislative body. How does America's political organization differ?

• America does not have branches of government like Ancient Greece.

• America has one branch of government, the President of the United States.

• America has two branches of government, the legislative and judicial branches.

• America has three branches of government, the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Ancient Rome's government included a legislative assembly, a senate, and a group of consuls. No single person or group held more power than the others. Based on the excerpt, what influence did Ancient Rome have on the Founding Fathers?

• The principle of rule of law.

• The principle of due process of law.

• The principle of separation of powers.

• The principle of equal protection under the law.

Identify the statement that reflects how Montesquieu's Enlightenment ideas influenced the Founding Fathers.

• Government is created through the consent of the people to be ruled by the majority.

• A government based on voluntary consent that people give to the formation of the government.

• A government that is divided into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers.

• People have rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and property independent of the laws of any particular society.

Which of the follow statements reflects the Founders' belief in the social contract?

• A government should divide its power.

• A government should have little authority.

• A government should promote social equality.

• A government should protect its citizens' rights.

Which earlier document contained similar protections to the eighth amendment to the U.S. Constitution which states 'Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.'?

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Based on the excerpt from the Magna Carta (1215) which reads 'No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned, disseised, outlawed, banished, or in any way destroyed, nor will We proceed against or prosecute him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land,' which of the following statements accurately reflects how the Magna Carta impacted American colonial views on government?

• Citizens have the right to due process of law

• Citizens have the right to petition public officials

• Citizens should not be taxed without being represented

• Citizens have unlimited rights protected by the government

What is a characteristic of a society under the rule of law?

• Citizens are at liberty to act without any restraint

• All citizens and officials are subject to the same rules

• Officials are free to follow their own private judgment

• The ruler can take whatever steps they feel are necessary

Which phrase would best title the list below? - Fair procedures - Decisions based on law - Accountability to the law - Consistent application of the law

Events that Contributed to the Writing of the Declaration of Independence: - Parliament passes the Stamp Act to charge a tax on printed materials. - Colonists voice their objection to the Stamp Act through protests and petitions by local assemblies and legislatures. - Parliament passes the Declaratory Act to explain that Parliament had the exclusive power to pass laws for the colonies. Based on the information above, disagreement over what main issue caused this series of events?

• The colonists' privilege to establish local settlements

• The colonists' right to participate in their national government

• The colonists' responsibility to finance local colonial operations

• The colonists' ability to criticize their national and state governments

Review the diagram below. Which title below would best complete the diagram?

• Events Leading to the Constitutional Convention.

• Constitutional Principles that Impact Rule of Law.

• Reasons Causing the Articles of Confederation to Fail.

• Foundations of American Colonial Desire for Independence.