Civics EOC Review

What was the significance of the Enlightenment period in shaping modern governments?

• Enlightenment ideas led to the decline of modern governments

• The Enlightenment period influenced modern governments by promoting principles of liberty, equality, and the rule of law.

• Modern governments were shaped by the Renaissance period, not the Enlightenment

• The Enlightenment period had no impact on modern governments

How did the Magna Carta influence the development of democratic principles?

• The Magna Carta influenced the development of democratic principles by restricting individual rights

• The Magna Carta influenced the development of democratic principles by abolishing the concept of due process

• The Magna Carta influenced the development of democratic principles by establishing the idea that the king is not above the law and must govern according to established laws. It also introduced the concept of due process and protection of individual rights, laying the foundation for constitutional governance.

• The Magna Carta influenced the development of democratic principles by promoting absolute monarchy

What key ideas were presented in Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense' pamphlet?

• Key ideas presented in 'Common Sense' include independence from British rule, republican government, criticism of monarchy, and emphasis on individual rights and self-governance.

• Advocacy for increased taxation

• Rejection of individual rights

• Support for British monarchy

What rights were established by the English Bill of Rights?

• Rights of individuals against the government, including the right to private property confiscation

• Rights of individuals against the government, including petitioning the monarch, bearing arms for self-defense, fair trial, and prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.

• Rights of individuals against the government, including the right to free education

• Rights of individuals against the government, including the right to unlimited taxation

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish a basic form of government and laws for the Plymouth Colony.

• To build a military alliance with Native American tribes

• To declare independence from England

• To establish a trading post in the New World

What principles were outlined in the Declaration of Independence?

• Right to alter or abolish oppressive desserts

• Government deriving power from the consent of the ungoverned,

• Self-evident lies,

• Self-evident truths, unalienable rights, government deriving power from the consent of the governed, right to alter or abolish oppressive governments

What are the different forms of government commonly seen around the world?

• theocracy

• democracy, monarchy, dictatorship, communism, socialism, republic

• anarchy

• oligarchy

What are the responsibilities of citizenship in a democratic society?

• Ignoring laws, avoiding taxes

• Voting, staying informed, participating, respecting rights, obeying law, paying taxes, serving on juries, defending country

• Not participating, disrespecting rights

• Refusing to serve on juries, not defending country

How did the Enlightenment challenge traditional ideas about government?

• The Enlightenment advocated for serfdom, feudalism, and theocracy.

• The Enlightenment supported absolute monarchy, divine right, and censorship.

• The Enlightenment emphasized conformity, authoritarianism, and suppression of dissent.

• The Enlightenment promoted individual rights, separation of powers, and the social contract theory.

Why is the Magna Carta considered a foundational document for modern democracy?

• It established the principle of the rule of law and limited the power of the monarchy.

• It abolished the monarchy

• It promoted absolute monarchy

• It expanded the power of the nobility