Civics MP-3

Which civilization introduced the idea of direct democracy? (SS.7.CG.1.1)

• Rome

• Greece

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

The Roman Republic influenced the U.S. government by introducing the idea of:

• A government led by kings

• A representative democracy

• Rule by military dictators

• A theocratic system

The Magna Carta was important because it:

• Gave the king more power

• Limited the power of the government

• Created a monarchy

• Established a new religion

Which historical legal system is known as one of the first written codes of law? (SS.7.CG.3.10a)

• Hammurabi’s Code

• The U.S. Constitution

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

What type of government is ruled by a king or queen? (SS.7.CG.3.1)

• Monarchy

• Democracy

In a constitutional republic, who holds the ultimate power? (SS.7.CG.3.1)

• The king

• The military

• The people

• The president

In a federal system, power is: (SS.7.CG.3.2)

• Concentrated in the national government

• Balanced between national and local governments

• Held only by the states

• Given entirely to the military

The 10th Amendment gives power to: (SS.7.CG.3.4)

• Only the national government

• The states and the people

• The president

• The Supreme Court

Civil law deals with: (SS.7.CG.3.10)

• a) Crimes and punishments

• b) Disputes between individuals or groups

• c) The military

• d) National security

Criminal law deals with: (SS.7.CG.3.10)

• Disputes over contracts

• Violations of laws and punishments

• The environment

• Immigration policies