Civics Review

The passage provided is from a historical document. Which document contains this passage?

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• English Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

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What is the main idea of this passage?

• Only citizens can enjoy the rights guaranteed by a government.

• People have rights that cannot be denied by any government.

• Government must equally distribute power among people.

• Government is necessary to promote equality.

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The passage below is from a historical document.

Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?

• from the legislative branch

• from the executive branch

• from elected leaders

• from the public

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Which statement completes the diagram?

• It is the role of government to determine natural rights.

• It is the role of government to protect natural rights.

• People establish natural rights.

• People possess natural rights.

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What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?

• equal employment opportunities

• voting rights amendments

• selective service

• term limits

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The image below concerns the government. Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• social contract

• natural law

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The quote below is from a historical document.

How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?

• They had reservations about self-government.

• They were concerned with property rights.

• They supported individual liberties.

• They created a limited monarchy.

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What Enlightenment idea is represented by the newspaper headline?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• social contract

• natural law

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Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?

• Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection

• First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees

• First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees

• Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection

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How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?

• Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.

• Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.

• The United Nations promotes universal human rights.

• The European Union encourages economic stability.

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