Civic Responsibilities and Historical Events

What term relates to having historical roots from both the Jewish and Christian religions?

• Ethical

• Judeo-Christian

• Democratic principles

• Natural law

What is the general belief in principles that relate to the governance of a country based on Democratic representation and ideas?

• Democratic principles

• Republic

• Social contract

• Limited government

What is the liberty of men in a state of nature?

• Natural rights

• Liberties

• Liberty (civil)

• Social contract

What is an established course for judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal rights of the individual?

• Rule of Law

• Due Process

• Democracy

• Equality

What event occurred in 1773 according to the timeline?

• Colonists protest the Tea Act by dumping tea.

• Shots are fired at Lexington and Concord.

• British soldiers fire on a crowd of colonists.

• Declaration of Independence is approved.

How does the U.S. Constitution limit the powers of government?

• By granting unlimited power to the president

• By dividing powers among different branches

• By eliminating the need for a judicial system

• By allowing states to secede at will

What term means to correct; to rectify by expunging a mistake?

• Amend

• Ratification

• Repeal

• Enact

What is the relationship between "due process of law" and individual rights?

• Due process restricts individual rights.

• Due process ensures fair treatment and protection of rights.

• Due process allows arbitrary decisions.

• Due process permits leaders to bypass legal procedures.

Why is the rule of law considered a foundation of liberty?

• It allows arbitrary decisions by leaders.

• It ensures equal application of laws and protection of rights.

• It permits leaders to bypass legal procedures.

• It restricts the rights of citizens.

What is the effect of the rule of law on government officials?

• It allows them to act without consequences.

• It holds them accountable for their actions.

• It permits arbitrary enforcement of laws.

• It restricts their ability to govern.