Civics Review: Foundations and Principles

Who was a major influence on the founding fathers with his ideas on natural rights?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

What document is known as the first to limit the power of the king in England?

• Common Sense

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

Which document established the first form of self-government in the New World?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

• The English Bill of Rights

What was the main idea of Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'?

• Introducing the concept of checks and balances

• The colonies should be independent from Britain

• The importance of self-governance

• Establishing a new government

What was a key complaint against the British that led to the Declaration of Independence?

• Imposition of taxes without representation

• Forced quartering of soldiers without consent

• Lack of military support

• Denial of freedom of speech

Which event demonstrated the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• The signing of the Constitution

• Shay's Rebellion

• The Battle of Lexington

• The Boston Tea Party

What does the preamble of the U.S. Constitution aim to establish?

• A perfect government

• A more perfect union

• A new monarchy

• An absolute democracy

What principle ensures that no branch of government has too much power?

• Federalism

• Rule of Law

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

What does the rule of law principle imply?

• Laws can be interpreted by the judicial branch only

• Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law

• Laws are passed by majority rule

• The law is always right and just

Which type of law deals with disputes between individuals over contracts or property?

• Civil Law

• Military Law

• Criminal Law

• Constitutional Law