Unit 4 Test Civics

The quotes below are from the Declaration of Independence. Which best illustrates the colonial view on where government power should come from?

• "a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people"
• "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"
• "that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights"
• "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men"

Which of these statements is true about the relationship between British policies in the colonies and the Declaration of Independence?

• The Declaration had little to do with the British colonial policies.
• The Declaration showed that the colonists approved of many British policies.
• The Declaration was written before many of the policies were in place.
• The Declaration listed colonial complaints about many British policies.

In the Declaration of Independence, it states: "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." What are unalienable rights?

• rights that only belong to people who live in a certain area
• rights that only belong to wealthy people
• rights that can be taken away for disagreeing with the government
• rights that cannot be taken away by the government

According to the Declaration of Independence, how did the Americans justify their separation from Britain?

• King George III had violated the rights of the Americans; therefore, they had the right to overthrow the government.
• The Americans were tired of being ruled by a king who was 3,000 miles away.
• The Americans did not think King George III was very intelligent.
• King George III was doing an adequate job as a ruler, but the Americans were ready for a change.

What was the purpose of this quote in the Declaration of Independence?

• It meant that the colonists had the right to break away from Great Britain.
• It meant that the colonists should continue to work with the British government.
• It meant that the British government should destroy all rebellions.
• It meant that the British government ruled with authority over the colonies.

Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of natural rights as expressed by John Locke?

• A
• B
• C
• D

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into when forming their own society?

• constitution
• social contract
• Mayflower Compact
• English Bill of Rights

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

• freedom of worship and the right to petition
• trial by jury and no cruel punishments
• freedom of speech and of the press
• life, liberty, and property

The statement below is an excerpt from the Magna Carta (1215). Which right was guaranteed in this excerpt from the Magna Carta?

• no taxation without representation
• freedom of the press
• freedom of religion
• trial by jury

Which example illustrates Montesquieu's idea of the separation of powers?

• Citizens of the United States choose many of their public officials in elections
• The state government of Florida has a governor, state legislature, and state court system.
• Individual rights to life, liberty, and property are guaranteed by natural law
• People have the right to overthrow an unjust government