Civics Midterm Exam Review Questions

This document limited the power of the king and established due process in 1215.

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

The first written agreement for self-government in America, created by the Pilgrims in 1620.

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

• Preamble

A document that guarantees freedoms such as trial by jury, established in 1689.

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Common Sense

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine that encouraged the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain.

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• Common Sense

• Federalist Papers

Rights that cannot be taken away, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Rule of Law

• Natural Rights

• Unalienable Rights

• Consent of the Governed

The principle that laws apply equally to everyone, including leaders and government officials is known as (a)   .

• Rule of Law
• Due Process
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

A system where the authority of the government comes from the people.

• Natural Rights

• Consent of the Governed

• Rule of Law

• Inalienable Rights

A system of government where powers are divided among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

• Social Contract

Ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch some control over the others.

• Rule of Law

• Natural Rights

• Checks and Balances

• Judicial Review

The first framework of government for the United States, later replaced by the Constitution due to its weaknesses.

• English Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers

• Mayflower Compact