EOC Practice 1 - Category #1

Which influence on the founders of the American

constitutional republic was influenced by Ancient Rome?

• Rule of law

• Separation of powers

• Personal responsibility

• Ethical ideas of justice

What does the principle of "Due Process of Law" guarantee?

• Equal rights to practice any religion

• A speedy and fair trial by jury or other hearing

• All humans are equal

• The government has limited powers

Which statement completes the chart for the explanation of "Limited Government"?

• Government leaders do not always achieve all their goals.

• Power is divided between local and national governments.

• Government officials are given some powers but are denied others.

• Power is separated among three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.

Which earlier thinker influenced the reasoning of the Declaration of Independence (1776) that discusses unalienable rights such as Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness?

• John Locke

• King George III

• Baron Montesquieu

• George Washington

What impact did the writings of Montesquieu have on the Founding Fathers of the American political system?

• They kept a monarchical system of government

• They created a representative system of government

• They guaranteed each citizen the right to a trial by jury

• They separated the powers of government among three branches

The following rules are part of the Judeo-Christian tradition.

·        Do not kill

·        Do not steal

·        Respect your mother and father

·        Do not envy your neighbor’s possessions

Which influence on the American constitutional republic is illustrated by these rules?

• republicanism

• separation of powers

• democratic principles

• ethical ideas of justice

Which statement best defines “the rule of law”?

• The powers of government are divided between different parts so that no one person or group can seize control.

• Citizens are able to determine the rules by which they live.

• All members of society must obey the same set of rules, without exception.

• Each person is entitled to a fair hearing before life, liberty or property can be taken away.

Which phrase explains the meaning of “republicanism”?

• support for a government by a hereditary monarch

•   support for a government by elected representatives

• support for a government in which all citizens attend a legislative body

• support for a government in which power is divided among several branches

The two examples below illustrate an important influence on the Founders of the American constitutional republic.

Ancient Jews followed written rules found in the Bible.

·Ancient Romans followed written rules displayed on Twelve Tables in the Roman Forum.

 

Which influence on the Founders is illustrated by these examples?

• republicanism

• the rule of law

• civic participation

• the separation of powers

The passage below is from the Declaration of Independence (1776).

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

Which two principles are identified in this passage?

• rule of law and due process of law

• natural rights and limited government

• equality of mankind and natural rights

• limited government and due process of law