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Topic 4: Our Founding Documents Practice Questions

Authored by Megan Davila

Social Studies

7th Grade

Topic 4: Our Founding Documents Practice Questions
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Use the diagram below to answer the following question. Which of the following words would most likely appear in the center of the diagram?

senate

direct democracy

Judeo-Christian tradition

citizen control of government

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The passage below is 1 Timothy 5:8 in the Bible. "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith . . ." The passage is related to which democratic principle?

justice

rule of law

individual worth

personal responsibility

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which idea did the Magna Carta contribute to the U.S. Constitution?

due process

natural rights

religious freedom

separation of powers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Use the table below to answer the question.

The English monarchy became stronger over time.

The rights of average English citizens became more important over time.

The English Bill of Rights reversed many of the decisions in the Magna Carta.

The Pilgrims left England because they were excluded from the Magna Carta.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How did the Enlightenment affect the founders' ideas about government?

It showed that people's rights came from their rulers.

It showed the limits of self-government for the colonists.

It stressed ideas like natural rights and separation of powers.

It proved that religious freedom is the most important part of a fair government.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The passage below is from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. What was Paine urging American colonists to do in this passage?

create a government run by God

select a different king who was born in America

reject the British king in favor of self-government

execute the British king for crimes against humanity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The cartoon below shows a mock funeral held in the colonies for the Stamp Act. What is the artist's viewpoint in the image?

The artist condemns the colonists because the Stamp Act failed.

The artist is hopeful that the Stamp Act will resolve the tax on printed goods.

The artist is saddened for Parliament because it was forced to repeal the Stamp Act.

The artist is making fun of Parliament because it was forced to repeal the Stamp Act.

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