Civics EOC Exam Review: Foundations of Government

What is the primary role of government according to John Locke?

• To protect life, liberty, and property

• To ensure economic prosperity

• To provide public services

• To control the national resources

Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for the concept of separation of powers?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Baron de Montesquieu

What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

• It declared independence from feudal rule

• It established the basis for constitutional monarchy

• It was the first document to limit the power of the king

• It introduced the idea of a social contract

What principle was established by the Mayflower Compact?

• Judicial review

• Federalism

• Self-government

• Executive power

Which event directly contributed to the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

• French and Indian War

• The Great Awakening

• Shay's Rebellion

• Boston Massacre

What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a national army

• Inability to levy taxes

• Too many branches of government

• Strong central government

What does 'We the People' in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution signify?

• The rights of the states

• The establishment of the electoral college

• Popular sovereignty

• The government's power over the people

What is the purpose of checks and balances?

• To balance the federal budget

• To check the accuracy of public voting

• To provide checks to government employees

• To ensure one branch does not become too powerful

What does the rule of law ensure?

• That laws are applied equally to all citizens

• That leaders can make decisions quickly

• That the military has supreme authority

• That new laws can bypass the judicial review

Which is NOT a type of law mentioned in the video?

• Constitutional law

• Civil law

• Ecclesiastical law

• Criminal law