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Review of Unit 1

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Do you remember anything about Unit 1?

¿Recuerdas algo de la Unidad 1?

a)
b)
c)
2.
Which philosopher introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?
a)
John Locke
b)
Baron de Montesquieu
c)
Thomas Paine
3.
The Founding Fathers divided the power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.  What might have happened if they had given all of these powers to the executive branch?
a)
The balance of power among the different branches would make government more efficient.
b)
The president could have grown too powerful, leading tyranny.
c)
Congress would have had more occasions to override presidential vetoes.
4.
According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?
a)
constitution
b)
social contract
c)
Bill of Rights
5.
According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?
a)
life, liberty,and property
b)
trial by jury and no cruel punishments
c)
freedom of the press and freedom of speech
6.
Which philosopher introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?
a)
John Locke
b)
Baron de Montesquieu
c)
Thomas Paine
7.
Montesquieu's ideas strongly influenced the Founding Fathers.  Which of the following statements most resembles that idea?
a)
People and rules are partners in a social contract.
b)
There should be separation of powers within a government.
c)
The ideas of Enlightenment thinkers should be the basis for American education.
8.
Quote from the Declaration of Independence;  "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."
Which idea is best expressed in this excerpt?
a)
Montesquieu's theory of  separation of power
b)
John Locke's theory of natural rights.
c)
the idea of limited government expressed in the Magna Carta
9.
The Founding Fathers divided the power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government.  What might have happened if they had given all of these powers to the executive branch?
a)
The balance of power among the different branches would make government more efficient.
b)
The president could have grown too powerful, leading tyranny.
c)
Congress would have had more occasions to override presidential vetoes.
10.
This is part of the Preamble of the Constitution:  We the People of the United States…do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America

Which concept is being addressed in the above quote?
a)
natural law
b)
social contract
c)
separation of powers
11.
Excerpt from the document the Declaration of Independence:  That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their powers from the Consent of the Governed
Which concept is being addressed in the above quote?
a)
natural law
b)
social contract
c)
separation of powers
12.
What two well known American government documents were directly impacted and shaped by the Enlightenment?
a)
Star Spangled Banner and Yankee Doodle Dandy
b)
U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence
c)
Mayflower Compact and English Bill of Rights
13.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.1 Complexity: DOK3
Which statement reflects the ideas put forth by Montesquieu?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
14.

What is the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by government?

a)

natural law

b)

social contract

c)

separation of powers

d)

consent of the governed

15.

John Locke had the idea of _______, which stated that individuals are born with basic rights that can't be taken away by government.

a)

natural laws

b)

separation of powers

c)

natural rights

d)

social contract

16.

What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?

a)

checks and balances

b)

separation of powers

c)

natural law

d)

consent of the governed

17.
What Enlightenment idea did Montesquieu support?
a)
Right to a fair trial
b)
Freedom of Speech
c)
Freedom of Religion
d)
Separation of Powers
18.

What were John Locke's 3 natural rights?

a)

Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness

b)

Live, Laugh, Love

c)

Life, Liberty, Property

d)

Life, Speech, Religion

19.

Thomas Jefferson used John Locke's natural rights in which famous U.S. document?

a)

U.S. constitution

b)

Declaration of independence

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta

20.
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
a)
separation of powers
b)
checks and balances
c)
social contract
d)
natural law
21.

Which Enlightenment thinker had the idea of checks and balances and separation of powers?

a)

John Locke

b)

Baron de Montesquieu

22.

An agreement among the people and the government is called a

a)

natural law

b)

separation of powers

c)

check

d)

social contract

23.
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.2 Complexity: DOK3
“To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.”
Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?
a)
Montesquieu’s theory of separation of power
b)
Montesquieu’s theory of Divine Right
c)
John Locke’s idea of government needing a strong leader
d)
John Locke’s idea of the social contract
24.

a pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

25.

a government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

26.

a government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English nobles in 1215

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

27.

an agreement between individuals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

28.

popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government

a)

limited government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

rule of law

e)

self-government

29.

All people must follow the laws, and the laws should be enforced fairly.

a)

limited government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

rule of law

e)

self-government

30.

People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and need to treat all people in the same way.

a)

limited government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

rule of law

e)

self-government

31.

A government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement.

a)

limited government

b)

rights

c)

due process

d)

rule of law

e)

self-government

32.

What did the colonists support because of the influence of Common Sense?

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Mayflower Compact

33.

What is the connection between all the documents that we studied?

a)

self-government

b)

limited (constitutional) monarchy

c)

socialism

d)

communism

34.

What are a few of the documents that influenced the Founding fathers?

a)

Magna Carta, Common Sense, Constitution

b)

Magna Carta, Preamble, English Bill of RIghts

c)

Magna Carta, Common Sense, English Bill of Rights

d)

Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Emancipation Proclamation

35.
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Benchmark: SS.7.C.1.3   Complexity: DOK1
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
Magna Carta
d)
English Bill of Rights
36.

Which country did the Declaration of Independence free?

a)

Great Brittain

b)

Africa

c)

United States of America

d)

Canada

37.

The Articles of confederation create a government that was too...

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Unfair

d)

Strict

38.

The United States Constitution was written to replace...

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Magna Carta

c)

The Articles of Confederation

d)

The Charters of the Virginia Company of London

39.
What did the Magna Carta do?
a)
Gave more power to the King
b)
Limited the power of the King
c)
Got rid of the Feudal System in England
d)
Gave more power to the Common People
40.

A grievance is a ________

a)

punishment

b)

document

c)

right

d)

complaint

41.

The Magna Carta accomplished which of the following?

a)

Limited powers of the king, allowed for trial by jury

b)

No false imprisonment (can't be arrested/jailed for no reason) and a right to a trial by jury

c)

Taxes can't be raised without approval of nobles, all free men protected equally by law

d)

All of these are true

42.

The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of _____.

a)

divine oversight of government

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

democratic self-government

d)

constitutional monarchy

43.

Which document established fair punishment for crimes?

a)

Mayflower Compact

b)

Common Sense

c)

Magna Carta

d)

English Bill of Rights

44.

Which document was written by Thomas Paine?

a)

Social Contract

b)

Common Sense

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Declaration of Independence

45.

Which one established self-government in the American colonies?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

English Bill of Rights

c)

Social Contract

d)

Mayflower Compact

46.

Which one established the idea of limited government?

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Social Contract

47.

A pamphlet published by Thomas Paine in 1776 to convince the American colonists to support becoming independent from England.

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Common Sense

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Magna Carta

48.

A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and expanded the rights of the people, as well as further limited the rights of the king; written by the members of the English Parliament in 1689

a)

Common Sense

b)

English Bill of RIghts

c)

Cato's Letters

d)

Mayflower Compact

49.

A government document that limited the power of the king of England and protected the rights of the nobility; written by the English Nobles in 1215.

a)

Magna Carta

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

English Bill of Rights

d)

Common Sense

50.

An agreement between indviduals that created a government that would provide order and protect the rights of the colonists; written by a group of English Puritans in Massachusetts in 1620.

a)

English Bill of Rights

b)

Mayflower Compact

c)

Magna Carta

d)

Cato's Letters

51.
The idea that people have the right to fair and reasonable laws, and that the government leaders and officials have to follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people in the same way.
a)
12th Amendment 
b)
Habeas Corpus
c)
Limited Government
d)
Due Process
52.
A concept that those who govern are bound by the laws; no one is above the law.
a)
Law of the Governed
b)
Rule of Law
c)
Personal Responsibility
d)
Self-Government
53.

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced instead of just strengthened?

a)

The federal government was far too weak and couldn't enforce its laws.

b)

The national courts ruled that it must be replaced because it had too much power.

c)

Daniel Shays and the angry farmers said that it must be replaced because they were in debt.

54.

How was power distributed under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

States had more power than the central government.

b)

Central government had more power than state governments.

c)

Both central and state governments had equal power.

55.

What was the only branch of federal government under the Articles?

a)

legislative

b)

executive

c)

judicial

d)

Mrs. Hoover's dog Mugs. He is totally the boss.

56.

How could the Articles of Confederation be changed?

a)

Unanimous approval

b)

9/13 states had to approve

c)

7/13 states had to approve

57.

How could a law be passed under the Articles of Confederation?

a)

Unanimous approval

b)

9/13 states had to approve

c)

7/13 states had to approve

58.

Which part of the Constitution establishes the goals and purpose of the government?

a)

the Articles

b)

the Amendments

c)

the Preamble

59.

Which part of the Preamble tells where the government get its power?

a)

"in order to form a more perfect union"

b)

"insure domestic tranquility"

c)

"promote the general welfare"

d)

"We the People"

60.

What does the phrase "We the people" signify in the Preamble of the Constitution

a)

Rule of Law- Everyone must follow the laws even people in gov.

b)

Popular Sovereignty- Gov. gets its power from the people

c)

Federalism- The national gov. and state gov. share power

d)

Republicanism- Citizens vote for representatives in gov.

61.

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: establish justice

a)

create an even better government that will make life better for all

b)

make a fair and honest system for all

c)

protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us

d)

to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

e)

to keep peace and order in the US

62.

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: insure domestic tranquility

a)

create an even better government that will make life better for all

b)

make a fair and honest system for all

c)

protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us

d)

to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

e)

to keep peace and order in the US

63.

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: promote the general welfare

a)

create an even better government that will make life better for all

b)

make a fair and honest system for all

c)

protect the country from other countries or groups that might try to harm us

d)

to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

e)

to keep peace and order in the US

64.

What does the Preamble of the US Constitution means when it says: secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity

a)

create an even better government that will make life better for all

b)

make a fair and honest system for all

c)

guarantee liberty and freedom for current and future generations

d)

to help people live healthy, happy, and prosperous lives

e)

to keep peace and order in the US

65.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
a)
common defense
b)
domestic tranquility
c)
perfect union
d)
liberty
66.
SS.7.C.1.7
Which branch writes legislations (laws)?
a)
Legislative
b)
Executive
c)
Judicial
67.
SS.7.C.1.7
True/False:  The President can "check" the Judicial Branch by appointing justices to the Supreme Court.
a)
True
b)
False
68.
SS.7.C.1.7
True/False:  The Legislative Branch can "check" the Executive Branch by overriding the President's veto with a 2/3 majority.
a)
True
b)
False
69.
SS.7.C.1.7
The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other branches of government is known as what?
a)
Executive Order
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Amendment Process
70.
SS.7.C.1.7
Dividing up the functions or role of government is known as what?
a)
Judicial Review
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Amendment Process
71.
SS.7.C.1.7
The Constitution represents the idea of ___________ government.
a)
Limited 
b)
Unlimited 
72.
Which branch of government enforces the laws?
a)
Legislative Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Judicial Branch
d)
none
73.

Which of these excerpts from the United States Constitution best reflects the principle of checks and balances?

a)

“This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States . . . shall be the supreme Law of the Land. . . .”

b)

“The [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be [interpreted] to deny . . . others retained by the people.”

c)

“All persons born or naturalized in the United States . . . are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”

d)

“Every Bill which shall have passed [Congress] shall, before it becomes a Law, be presented to the President of the United States.”

74.
Which of the following Constitutional principles require the government to follow its own rules?
a)
rule of law 
b)
popular sovereignty
c)
republicanism
d)
judicial review
75.
Which of the following accurately defines rule of law?
a)
"We are a nation of laws, not of men."
b)
"No one is above the law, no one is below the law.
c)
Everyone is held accountable to the law.
d)
all of the above
76.

British Parliament

a)

speaking or acting on behalf of another person or group

b)

legislative (law-making) body of Great Britain

c)

find or discover by investigation

77.

tax

a)

a short set of words to help you remember something

b)

 a fee charged by a government on a product, income, or activity

c)

plans or actions related to managing an empire

78.

Stamp Act

a)

object strongly and publicly

b)

act of the British Parliament that required colonists to buy a government stamp for almost every paper document including newspapers, legal documents, and even playing cards

c)

 to make something clear by describing it in more details or by revealing relevant facts or ideas

79.

The French and Indian War was very _______________ for the British.

a)

cheap

b)

expensive

c)

long

80.

Who did the King feel should pay for the war?

a)

British

b)

colonists

c)

Spain

81.

What famous phrase did the colonists come up with?

a)

Ain't nobody got time for that

b)

No Taxation without Representation

c)

Free the people

d)

British people SMELL

82.

The Stamp Act taxed all ________ goods.

a)

paper

b)

plastic

c)

pollution

83.

The colonists hope that the tax would be taken away, or ____________

a)

repealed

b)

lost

c)

given

d)

refocused

84.

How did the colonist protest against the Stamp Act?

a)

They refused to pay the tax

b)

they boycotted british goods

c)

They burned the stamped paper in the streets

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

85.

What was the next item that the king decided to tax after the Sugar and Stamp Act?

a)

paper Tax

b)

clothing Tax

c)

Money Tax

d)

Tea Tax

86.

What did the Quartering Act say?

a)

British Soldiers could search your house without a cause to

b)

Colonists had to pay a tax on thier houses

c)

Colonists had to allow British Soldiers to stay in their homes

d)

British Soldiers could seize any house they wanted

87.

To refuse to buy goods from a certain source

a)

Boycott

b)

Tyranny

c)

Militia

d)

Townshend Acts

88.

Tax on British goods such as paint, glass, lead, paper, and tea.

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Tea Act

d)

Proclamation of 1763

89.

Clash between Boston rioters and British Troops that left 5 colonists dead.

a)

Boston Tea Party

b)

Intolerable Acts

c)

Boycott

d)

Boston Massacre

90.

Delegates meet to discuss Intolerable acts and boycott British trade

a)

1st Continental Congress

b)

2nd Continental Congress

91.

Delegates meet to declare American independence from Great Britain

a)

1st Continental Congress

b)

2nd Continental Congress

92.

What was the name of the law made to punish the Colonists for the Boston Tea Party?

a)

Proclamation of 1773

b)

Townshend Acts

c)

Intolerable Acts

d)

Tea Party Acts

93.

What is a tax?

a)

A tax is money people get from the government.

b)

A tax is money people steal from the government.

c)

A tax is money people pay to the government.

d)

A tax is money people get when they win the lottery.

94.

What is one reason the farmers in Massachusetts could not afford to pay the taxes on their farms?

a)

There was a drought that ruined their crops

b)

Most were soldiers who'd never been paid of their service

c)

People were not interested in buying the crops they were selling

95.

What did Daniel Shays' and his men do?

a)

Burned down government buildings all over Massachusetts

b)

Took over courthouses by going in armed and refusing to leave

c)

Paid Native Americans to raid the houses of the wealthy and powerful

d)

Challenged the US military to a battle

96.

Why didn't the Articles of Confederation stop the rebellion sooner?

a)

They were afraid of the militia and didn't want to make it worse

b)

The militia was too well trained and had the support for the French military

c)

They didn't have a military or the authority to stop it

d)

They didn't want it to end, they supported what Shays and is men were doing

97.

What did Shays' rebellion reveal about the Articles of Confederation?

a)

That it was too similar to the British system

b)

That it was too weak to succeed

c)

That it was strong and resilient

d)

That it was a successful model of government

98.

Who was Daniel Shays?

a)

A former soldier and farmer who was worried about losing his farm, so he started a rebellion

b)

A tax collector from Massachusetts who had to go and collect money from the poor

c)

He was the Governor of Massachusetts at the time of a huge rebellion by farmers

99.

Whom would most likely demonstrate "tyranny?"

a)

a rebel

b)

a dictator

c)

a member

d)

a challenger

100.

What is the definition of "unalienable?"

a)

impossible to take away or give up

b)

oppressive power

c)

agreement

d)

requires or forces

101.

According to Jefferson, what is the main purpose of a government?

a)

To see that people get richer

b)

To make sure other countries are scared of them

c)

To keep everyone's basic rights protected

d)

To keep the peace by any means necessary