Civics Unit 1 Quizizz

Which scenario best demonstrates the concept of "Rule of Law"?

• A) A king pardons his son for committing a crime

• B) A president follows the same traffic laws as ordinary citizens

• C) A judge makes decisions based on personal opinions

• D) A governor ignores constitutional restrictions

Based on Montesquieu's philosophy, what would be the primary concern about a government where one person controls all legislative, executive, and judicial functions?

• It would be too expensive to operate

• It would lack the ability to make quick decisions

• It would concentrate too much power and enable abuse

• It would be unable to provide public services effectively

How do common goods differ from public goods in terms of their characteristics?

• Common goods are provided only by private companies

• Common goods have limited supplies that decrease with use

• Common goods are only available to wealthy citizens

• Common goods cannot be shared among multiple users

Which statement best explains why the Articles of Confederation ultimately failed?

• It gave too much power to the federal government

• It failed to establish any form of legislature

• It created such a weak central government that states couldn't work together effectively

• It didn't allow for any state representation in government

What was the fundamental disagreement between Federalists and Anti-Federalists regarding the Constitution?

• Whether the country should have a president or a king

• Whether the central government would become too powerful versus whether it would protect individual liberties

• Whether states should be allowed to print their own money

• Whether the military should be controlled by states or the federal government

According to John Locke's philosophy, under what circumstances would citizens be justified in overthrowing their government?

• When taxes become too high

• When the government fails to protect citizens' natural rights

• When the government makes unpopular decisions

• When citizens disagree with foreign policy

The Great Compromise resolved a major conflict by creating which governmental structure?

Which historical document first established the principle that even a monarch's power should be limited by law?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the most significant long-term impact of the Mayflower Compact on American political development?

• It established the first colonial trade agreements

• It demonstrated that colonists could create their own system of self-government

• It created the first colonial military alliance

• It established religious freedom in the colonies

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise reflect the political tensions of its time?

• It balanced the interests of agricultural and industrial states

• It addressed both representation and taxation concerns involving enslaved populations

• It resolved disputes between large and small states

• It established voting rights for different social classes