Mr. Raymond Civics EOC Review Quiz 1

Who was a big inspiration for the founding fathers?

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• Montesquieu

• King George III

What did Montesquieu write about?

• The rule of law

• The social contract

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

What was the Magna Carta's significance?

• Established trial by jury

• Declared independence from France

• Introduced the concept of democracy

• Created the first parliament

What does the English Bill of Rights have in common with the US Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Abolition of slavery

• Women's suffrage

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To create a trade agreement with Native Americans

• To establish self-government

• To declare independence from England

• To establish a new monarchy

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It was too difficult to interpret

• It allowed slavery

• It did not have a legislative branch

• It could not levy taxes

What event showed that the Articles of Confederation were too weak?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Battle of Yorktown

• Shays' Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

What does 'We the People' signify in the Constitution?

• The power of the monarchy

• The authority of the founding fathers

• Popular sovereignty

• The establishment of the judicial system

What principle is demonstrated when a government official is held accountable for breaking the law?

• Federalism

• Rule of law

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

Which of the following is NOT a type of law mentioned?

• Civil law

• Criminal law

• Cosmic law

• Constitutional law