Civics: Historical Documents and Events

The Articles of Confederation required ______ consent of the 13 states for changes.

• majority

• unanimous

• partial

• none

Fill in the blank: The Preamble to the Constitution includes the goal to 'promote the general ______.'

• Welfare

• Chaos

• Rebellion

• Monarchy

Which document contains the idea of natural rights?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

The idea of self-government is emphasized in: A) Magna Carta B) Mayflower Compact C) English Bill of Rights D) Declaration of Independence.

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Which Enlightenment idea is related to John Locke's theories?

• Monarchy

• Natural law

• Dictatorship

• Anarchy

What is one way ancient Greece influenced America's constitutional republic?

• Civic participation

• Monarchy

• Feudalism

• Isolationism

Which tradition influenced the American constitutional republic by emphasizing justice and individual worth?

• Judeo-Christian

• Hindu

• Buddhist

• Islamic

What is the process of becoming a naturalized citizen?

• Birthright

• Naturalization

• Inheritance

• Adoption

The concept of separation of powers is a misconception related to the influence of ____.

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Judeo-Christian tradition

• Modern democracy

The idea of representative government in America was influenced by ____. A) Ancient Rome B) Ancient Egypt C) Ancient China D) Ancient India.

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient India