WorksheetsMr. Grant's Civics: 3rd Quarter Study Guide
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 23mins
What does the word "democracy" mean?
rule by the government
rule by the many
rule by the wealthy
rule by the people
What were the Twelve Tables in the Roman Republic and why were they important?
The Twelve Tables were a set of dining tables used by the Roman elite of Status.
The Twelve Tables were a collection of ancient Roman recipes for the Senators only.
The Twelve tables were the 1st attempt to create a code of law in the Roman Republic, and they established the idea that all free citizens had a right to protection under the law.
The Twelve Tables were a series of military strategies used by the Roman army in battle.
Which statement is TRUE about democracy in ancient Greece and in the US?
Ancient Greece had a direct democracy, while the US has a representative democracy.
Ancient Greece and the US have a representative government.
The US does not allow non-tax payers to vote, but ancient Greece allowed everyone to vote.
In ancient Greece, people did not vote, while in the US people vote.
What is TRUE about the rule of law?
Government and only the rich have to abide by the law.
Presidents do not have to follow the law.
No one is above or below the law.
The Supreme Court Justices do not have to abide by governmental laws.
This is a form of government in which citizens rule directly and not through representatives.
An oligarchy
A Constitutional Monarchy
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Which of these is an example of a polis?
The US
North Korea
Ancient Greece
The British Commonwealth
This is the equal division of the three US branches of government.
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Checks and balances
A dictatorship
This is a system of government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions about the laws for the people.
Representative Democracy
Direct Democracy
Oligarchy
Anarchy
John volunteers as a poll worker during elections in his community. This is an example of _______.
Representative Government
Individual Worth
Direct Democracy
Civic Participation
According to the Judeo-Christian principles, every person has value and inheritably embodies dignity. What is this a definition of?
A republic
Freedom
Individual worth
Civic Partipation
What statement identifies an important influence on ancient Greece on the founders of the American Constitutional Republic?
The founders created a government with a separation of powers.
The founders based their laws on ethical ideas of justice.
The founders adopted democratic principles.
The founders established a Direct Democracy.
Which characteristic was shared by ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition?
Respect for the rule of law
government based on majority vote
a separation of powers on majority vote
Everyone, including women and slaves, could vote.
"No freeman shall be seized or imprisoned, except by the lawful judgment of his peers."--Magna Carta. What political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?
federalism
due process
a bicameral legislature
the social contract
John Locke suggested that ________.
The purpose of government is to protect people's rights.
People are nasty, selfish, and cruel.
slavery is a necessity
Government is best when divided into three branches.
King John was forced by his Nobles to sign the _______ in 1215. It put limits on the King's powers.
English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
Magna Carta
The English Bill of Rights said "That the pretended power of suspending laws...without consent of Parliament is illegal..." What purpose of government can be traced to these statements?
Provide for the common defense
Ensure domestic tranquility
promote the general welfare
establish justice
The Pilgrims left English due to religious persecution. They were blown off-course and landed in Plymouth, MA. Before they went ashore, the men signed the Mayflower Compact, which was the first form of ________in North America.
tyranny
oligarchy
self-government
anarchy
Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" in support of __________ from Britain.
taxes
tea
tyranny
independence
Why did King George want to tax the Colonists?
To pay for his new palace
To pay off debts from the French and Indian War
To pay for repair of British forts
To repay France from a previous loan
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
the French versus the Native Americans
The British against the Colonists
Colonists v the French
The British and the Colonists against the French and the Native Americans
Which group organized protests against the Stamp Act?
Daughters of the American Revolution
Sons of Liberty
American Legion
Fathers of Time
Identify the series of laws intended to punish the people of Boston for the Boston Tea Party?
Stamp Act
Declaratory Act
Coercive Acts
Tea Act
What enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish the government and create a new one?
Locke
Hobbes
Montesquieu
Rousseau
What is a synonym for liberty?
justice
fair treatment
due process
freedom
What are natural rights?
fair treatment and procedures when someone is accused of a crime
No one is above or below the law
Rights given to people by their Creator
Items found in nature
Who was the enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, it should be divided into separate branches was ________.
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Locke
Drake
An agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection.
Divine Right of Kings
Social Contract
philosophy
Democracy
The Coercive Acts were known to the Colonists as the ______ Acts.
Tea
Intolerable
Boston Port
Quartering
British Increase taxes>>>Colonists reject taxes>>>__________>>>Declaration of Independence. What event is missing?
Colonists send troops to Britain in protest
Colonists vote to elect representatives to Parliament
British ignore Colonial grievances
Britain eliminate all taxes on colonists
Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?
Montesqueu
Locke
Keye
Rousseau
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Madison
Jefferson
Adams
Franklin
This Act forced the Colonists to provide housing for British soldiers.
Quartering
Stamp
Sugar
Boston Port
Which person is an example of someone who demonstrates tyranny?
A rebel
A dictator
a challenger
a member of Sam's
A certain motion in the Senate requires "unanimous consent." What does unanimous consent mean?
One person's approval
No one's approval
everyone's approval
Only old guys' approval
Which of these is an example of a grievance?
A news article about a proposed bridge
A letter to your city complaining about the potholes in your street.
A TV commercial for Dawn Dish Soap
A city proclamation stating its Mr. Grant Day in Destin.
Which of these is not a part of the Declaration of Independence?
Resolution of Independence
Preamble
Refusal to Listen
Lists of Grievances
The Declaration of Independence states, "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it." Which Enlightenment idea do these words describe?
Representative Government
Social Contract
Revolutionary intent
No Central Authority
If a state has 30 Electoral votes, how many US Representatives does the state have?
2
18
28
15
The US Constitution has how many Articles?
6
8
5
7
The Judicial Branch is found in Article ____?
II
I
IV
III
Congress is said to be "bicameral." What does that mean?
Two chambers
Three chambers
One Chamber
No chambers
Which of these IS NOT a way to limit government?
Checks and Balances
Due Process
Rule of Law
A dictatorship
Article V establishes procedures for amending the Constitution. What does amending mean?
ratify
change
check
separate
The sign or veto bills, enforce laws, and act as Commander in Chief are all roles of the _____ branch.
Executive
Legislative
Congressional
Judiical
The people who supported the Constitution as written and felt no new additions were needed were called _______________.
Anti-Federalists
Nobodys
Federalists
Confederalists
The ____________ insisted that a Bill of Rights be included in the Constitution.
Anti-Federalists
Nobodys
Federalists
Confederates
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the ___________.
Articles of Confederation
Declaration of Independence
English Bill of Rights
US Bill of Rights
If a state has 55 electoral votes, how many US Representatives does it have?
2
53
57
35
Who is NOT part of the Executive Branch?
The president
The Vice President
Senators
Cabinet secretaries
The court that gets to decide what is constitutional is the...
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Trial Court
Appellate court
What Article of the Constitution establishes the Judicial Branch?
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Article
Which best defines the concept of democracy?
rule by a dictator
rule by the elite or wealthy
rule by a few
rule by the people
What are the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
life, liberty and protection from harm
Life, liberty, and Privacy
life, liberty, and property
What was the motivation for safeguarding natural rights in the US Constitution?
to control conflict
to establish a federal system
to distribute resources
to uphold the social contract
Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?
Declaration of Independence
US Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Which British law tried to put this stamp on important documents, newspapers, and playing cards?
Sugar Act
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act?
Colonists were boycotting British Goods
The colonists began producing their own goods
The colonists began destroying goods
The colonists began establishing blockades in Massachusetts
How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?
The European Union encourages economic stability.
The United Nations promotes universal human rights.
Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights
Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.
People giving up some of their rights in exchange for protection from the government is known as:
Just Cause
Inalienable Rights
Social Contract
Due Process
