Civics Challenge #2

Which statement identifies an influence ancient Greece had on the Framers of the United States' constitutional republic?

• The Framers emphasized civic participation.

• The Framers based their laws on ethical ideas of justice.

• The Framers established a system of separation of powers.

• The Framers adopted a representative form of government.

Which principle of the Roman Republic inspired the Framers of the U.S. Constitution to distinguish the role of lawmaking from the role of enforcing the law?

• voting rights

• civic participation

• separation of powers

• representative government

This excerpt is from Alexander Hamilton's Constitutional Convention notes, The Plan of Government (18 June 1787).

"II III IV The Assembly to consist of persons elected by the People to serve for three years. The Senate to consist of persons elected… Their election to be made by Electors chosen for that purpose by the People… The Supreme Executive authority of the United States to be vested in a governor to be elected …His election to be made by Electors chosen by electors chosen by the people in the election districts… "

How do Hamilton's notes reflect the influence of ancient Rome in the construction of the U.S. Constitution?

• A. Citizens vote to get what they want.

• B. Citizens vote to remove officials from government.

• C. Citizens vote for the laws that they must obey.

• D. Citizens vote for representatives from their home state.

In which political action do citizens model a core principle of ancient Greece?

• voting for president and vice president

• voting for senators and representatives

• voting for national and state legislation

• voting for state and local referendums

How does the constitutional republic of the United States reflect the ideas expressed in this document?

• by establishing a tradition of civic participation

• by allowing states to challenge federal laws in court

• by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable

• by creating a separation of powers between branches of government

Which community action demonstrates the Judeo-Christian influence in the United States today?

• babysitting for a neighbor

• attending a town hall meeting

• cleaning up a local playground

• becoming informed before voting

What are the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• life, liberty, and privacy

• life, liberty, and property

• life, liberty, and protection from harm

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Which principle is included in the original U.S. Constitution?

• capitalism

• rule of law

• right to trial

• confederalism

This passage comes from the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. "

We the People of the United States ... do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

This passage describes which foundational principle?

• Popular sovereignty

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

• Federalism

This excerpt is from the Magna Carta (1215).

"No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land."

Which founding idea is reflected in this excerpt? Based on this passage, which foundational principle is being described?

• rule of law

• due process

• self government

• separation of powers