T1- T3 EOC Practice Questions

How does the constitutional republic of the United States reflect the ideas expressed in this document?

• by establishing a tradition of civic participation

• by allowing states to challenge federal laws in court

• by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable

• by creating a separation of powers between branches of government

Based on the passage from the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, which foundational principle is being described below?

“We the People of the United States, … do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

• rule of law

• limited government

• due process of law

• equality of mankind

The diagram shows the connections between colonists' views on government and historical documents.

Which phrase completes this diagram?

• habeas corpus

• natural rights

• due process of law

• representative self-government

Which phrase completes this diagram linking "English Bill of Rights" to "Speedy and fair jury trial" and "Common Sense" to a missing phrase?

• habeas corpus

• natural rights

• due process of law

• representative self-government

Which foundational principle is reflected in the creation of three branches of government?

• natural rights

• social contract

• separation of powers

• consent of the governed

The diagram describes the causes that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Which action completes the diagram?

• Colonial agricultural trade increases.

• Colonial religious rights are restricted.

• The British enact a series of taxes in the colonies.

• The British grant the colonists representation in Parliament.

The passage comes from the Declaration of Independence.

 

“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. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”

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

• from God

• from the public

• from the legislative branch

• from the executive branch

Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation was highlighted by the events of Shays's Rebellion?

• no power to tax

• no national armed forces

• lack of a legislative branch

• lack of a national court system

The passage is from Anti-Federalist Paper #84, written by John DeWitt in 1787.

“The Constitution proposed to your acceptance is designed, not for yourselves alone, but for generations yet unborn. The principles, therefore, upon which the social compact is founded, ought to have been clearly and precisely stated, and the most express and full declaration of rights to have been made. But on this subject there is almost an entire silence.”

Based on the passage provided, with which statement regarding ratification of the U.S. Constitution would DeWitt agree?

• The Constitution should limit local government.

• The Constitution should protect individual rights.

• The Constitution should create a strong national government.

• The Constitution should protect the rights of the individual states.

Which option best describes the importance of the rule of law?

• allows police to keep evidence a secret during a criminal trial

• exempts government leaders from having to follow procedures

• protects citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power

• ensures different laws can be applied to people of different social classes