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social studies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

to whom does he refer in the declaration of independence

a)

king George 3

b)

king George 2

c)

KIng george 1

2.

John Locke , baron de Montesquieu and jean Jacques Rousseau all influences of what?

a)

the declaration of independence

b)

king George 3

c)

king George 2

3.

Which type of government system has a central authority that holds all or nearly all the power ?

a)

unitary , Authoritarian

b)

Judicial review

c)

Judicial review

4.

What does the second amendment to the constitution protect .

a)

Right to bear arms

b)

Voting , volunteering in the community , work for the common good

c)

We elect representatives to make laws for us

5.

What basic constitutional principles is Montesquieu credited with devising .

a)

separation of powers

b)

they heard the case the first time

6.

Why did the Anti - Federalists push for the addition of bill of rights to the untied states constitution ?

a)

they wanted protection of the people they were scared of a strong government

b)

The line with unalienable rights , life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

7.

What does the fourth Amendment prevent from happiness,

a)

unreasonable search and seizure.

b)

Voting is a responsibility, but serving on a jury is a duty

8.

According to John Locke , if the government failed to protect natural rights . What did citizens have a right to do ?

a)

Overthrow the government

b)

Department of justice

9.

What executive department is responsible for impartially enforcing the law for all Americans?

a)

Department of justice

b)

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10.

Why is education an important part of a democratic self - government ?

a)

so we make good informed decisions about our leaders

b)

in an authoritarian government people have little power in a democratic government people have most oof the power .