Civics Review

How did the publication of the pamphlet Common Sense impact the American colonists?

• It convinced colonists to establish fair trade with Britain.

• It convinced colonists to restrict access to printing presses.

• It encouraged colonists to establish more modern schools in each colony.

• It encouraged colonists to go to war and declare independence from Britain.

Read the excerpt and answer the question below.

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 [protect] these rights, Governments are instituted [created] among Men, deriving [taking] their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . .

Based on this excerpt, what is the role of government in society?

• to ensure the happiness of its citizens

• to ensure the obedience of its citizens

• to protect the natural rights of its citizens

• to protect the religious beliefs of its citizens

Which political idea was violated by the Stamp Act and addressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• A government cannot deprive its citizens of the right to a trial by jury.

• A government cannot require its citizens to provide housing for its soldiers.

• A government cannot keep a standing army in times of peace without the consent of its legislature.

• A government cannot tax its citizens without first allowing for their representation in government.

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

• Constitution

• Social Contract

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

Which right was established by Magna Carta in 1215?

• The right to vote in elections

• The right to choose the monarch

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to a trial by jury

A _________ is a written document that defines how a government is organized and establishes its basic rules.

• Document

• Written Constitution

• verbal agreement

• voting rights

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The proverb below comes from the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.

Which ethical idea is described in the proverb?

• justice

• rule of law

• sovereignty

• republicanism

Describe the idea of "Limited Government."

• A government that has been limited  in power by a constitution, or written agreement.
• The idea that the government serves to equally protect the rights of the people.
• A government where someone is elected to vote for (or represent) a group of people
• The idea that people can make decisions on how their government should work

Which document was written by the Pilgrims instilling the concept of Self-government and wanted just and equal laws

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

• Virginia Declaration of Rights

Which Enlightenment idea influenced the Founding Fathers?

• All people are generally born good.

• All religions come from the same source.

• All government powers should be separated.

• All humans can learn about and understand nature.