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(REVIEW) Unit 1: Foundations of American democracy

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Philosopher and writer of "The Leviathan" . He believed that life without government is “solitary, poor,

nasty, brutish, and short.”

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Benjamin Franklin

d)

AlexanderHamilton

2.

Philosopher who wrote that people are born free and equal and must give consent to be governed.

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

John Adams

3.

Philosopher who stated, “Man was born free, and he is everywhere in chains.” He envisioned citizens voting and participating in government.

a)

Jean Jacques Rousseau

b)

John Locke

c)

Thomas Hobbes

d)

Benjamin Franklin

4.

Philosopher who believed in limited government, a republic and separation of powers

a)

Rousseau

b)

Locke

c)

Hobbes

d)

Montesquieu

5.

In a state of nature, people are born free and equal

a)

natural law

b)

limited government

c)

social contract

d)

freedom

6.

An agreement between the government and the governed

a)

social contract

b)

natural law

c)

political gospel

d)

independence

7.

Government is created by and subject to the will of the people

a)

popular sovereignty

b)

limited government

c)

independence

d)

republicanism

8.

Government kept under control by checks and balances and separation of powers

a)

limited government

b)

Autocracy

c)

Democracy

d)

Presidency

9.

Citizens elect leaders who act on their behest. The leaders act to benefit the citizens, otherwise they will be removed from office.

a)

Republicanism

b)

Democracy

c)

Theocracy

d)

Autocracy

10.

In a town hall meeting, James, Ava, and William are discussing the level of government in the United States that has direct democracy. Which level of government are they referring to?

a)

State and local governments

b)

Federal government

c)

Both state and federal governments

d)

None of the above

11.

In a school project, Abigail, Grace, and Aiden are discussing the main idea behind participatory democracy. What is the main idea they should focus on?

a)

Broad participation by citizens in politics and civil society

b)

Group-based policymaking by political parties and interest groups

c)

A limited or filtered role for the people with a small group of elites having political power

d)

Direct voting on policies by the people

12.

William, Nora, and Maya are discussing the main idea behind pluralist democracy. What is the core concept they are likely to agree upon?

a)

Group-based policymaking by political parties and interest groups

b)

Broad participation by citizens in politics and civil society

c)

A limited or filtered role for the people with a small group of elites having political power

d)

Direct voting on policies by the people

13.

In a school debate, Mia argues that a certain document supports participatory democracy. Which document is she referring to?

a)

Brutus No. 1

b)

Federalist No. 10

c)

The Constitution

d)

The Declaration of Independence

14.

In a school election, Avery, Abigail, and Mason are discussing the concept of elite democracy. What is the main idea behind elite democracy that they are discussing?

a)

A limited or filtered role for the students with a small group of student council members having decision-making power

b)

Group-based policymaking by different clubs and interest groups within the school

c)

Broad participation by all students in school activities and decision-making

d)

Direct voting on school policies by all students

15.

Which document opposes 'Brutus No. 1'?

a)

Federalist 10

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Antifederalist Papers

d)

Declaration of Independence

16.

Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, Federalists and Anti-Federalists argued over the role of the central government. The statement below reflects those arguments.


Which group held the position in the quote below:


"A strong national government with power over the states is needed to protect the states from excessive competition and fighting with one another. Let the thirteen states, bound together in a permanent Union, agree in erecting one great American system, superior to the control of all foreign influence."

a)

Anti-Federalist

b)

Federalist

17.

In Federalist Paper #10, what is a faction?

a)

a majority tyranny

b)

the extended sphere

c)

special interest groups

d)

the new Constitution

18.

“But if, on the other hand, this form of government contains principles that will lead to the subversion of liberty—if it tends to establish a despotism, or, what is worse, a tyrannic aristocracy; then, if you adopt it, this only remaining assylum for liberty will be shut up, and posterity will execrate your memory.”

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Brutus #1

d)

Federalist #10

19.

“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government”

a)

Declaration of Independence

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

U.S. Constitution

d)

Letter from Birmingham Jail

20.

There are two methods of curing the mischiefs of faction: the one, by removing its causes; the other, by controlling its effects.

a)

Federalist No. 10

b)

Federalist No. 51

c)

Federalist No. 70

d)

Brutus No. 1

21.

Match each action / responsibility with the branch of government it is most associated with

a)

Makes laws

1.

Legislative Branch

b)

Interprets laws

2.

Judicial Branch

c)

Enforces Laws

3.

Executive Branch

22.

Which founding document contains the Bill of Rights, which protects our personal freedoms?

a)

Articles of Confederation

b)

The Declaration of Independence

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

The Pentagon Papers

23.

Which historical figure wrote "Democracy In America", which identified the 5 founding principles of Democracy?

a)

Alexis de Tocqueville

b)

Alexander Hamilton

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

24.

Which U.S. motto was chosen to represent the many different cultures working together to achieve a unified goal?

a)

All For One & One For All

b)

E Pluribus Unum

c)

In God We Trust

d)

Unified We Stand

25.

Match the 5 Values of Democracy with the appropriate definition

a)

Resources are privately owned & there is little economic interference from the government

1.

Laissez-faire

b)

the ability to act independently from the majority

2.

Individualism

c)

Everyone in society is equal

3.

Egalitarianism

d)

personal freedom within society

4.

Liberty

e)

People's active participation in the government

5.

Populism

26.

Historical document responsible for announcing U.S. independence from Great Britain.

a)

U.S. Constitution

b)

Bill of Rights

c)

DeLome Letter

d)

Declaration of Independence

27.

Which vocabulary term is most associated with the following excerpt:

a)

Individualism

b)

Popular Sovereignty

c)

Laissez-Faire

d)

Unalienable Rights

28.

Which historical document serves as the "supreme law of the land"?

a)

The Declaration of Independence

b)

The Paris Peace Treaty

c)

The U.S. Constitution

d)

The Articles of Confederation

29.

1.) American citizens are born with ​ (a)   , which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

2.) The American government if founded on the idea of ​ (b)   , which means the power of the government resides with the American people.

3.) Along with being a permanent resident of the U.S. for at least 5 years ​ (c)   must be able to read, write, & speak basic English.

Choose from the below words
unalienable rights
popular sovereignty
naturalized citizens
Laissez-faire
Natural born citizens
30.

Which vocabulary term is most associated with the fact that Americans have the ability to make their own economic decisions with little to no interference from the government?

a)

Populism

b)

Egalitarianism

c)

Individualism

d)

Laissez-faire

31.

When thinking like a Historian, which action would be considered a good practice?

a)

using only primary sources to gather information

b)

looking at multiple points of view on an event

c)

using only one source to research information about an event

d)

never checking the validity of a source

32.

Which vocabulary term is most associated with the process of making a law?

a)

Legislation

b)

Populism

c)

Commerce

d)

Unalienable

33.

Which of the following actions would be most associated with the vocabulary term Commerce ?

a)

trading goods internationally

b)

attending college

c)

running for a government office

d)

voting in a public election

34.

Which U.S. motto was chosen to set the U.S. apart from Communist nations that did not offer religious freedoms?

a)

"Peace Through Strength"

b)

"Eureka"

c)

"E Pluribus Unum"

d)

"In God We Trust"

35.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

cannot run for President

Is able to run for president

receives citizenship at birth

receives citizenship through a legalization process

must demonstrate ability to read, write, & speak English

receives citizenship even if born abroad due to both parent being U.S. citizens

Naturalized Citizen
Natural Born Citizen
36.

John Locke argued that all humans are born with what natural rights?

a)

life, liberty, property

b)

life, cooperation, liberty

c)

opportunity, property, support

d)

opportunity, life, liberty

37.

Why did Montesquieu advocate the separation of powers?

a)

to stop political parties from gaining too much power

b)

to ensure power divisions along party lines

c)

to eliminate conflict between branches of government

d)

to limit the power of any single group or person

38.

John Locke helped develop the idea of a social contract between citizens and the

a)

monarchy.

b)

church.

c)

government.

d)

philosophers.

39.

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the purpose of government control over citizens?

a)

to provide safety and security

b)

to erase natural human tendencies

c)

to create a balanced society

d)

to overcome corruption

40.

John Locke thought people were neither good nor bad naturally. How did Hobbe's views differ from Locke's?

a)

Hobbes thought people were naturally violent.

b)

Hobbes thought people were naturally kind.

c)

Hobbes thought people were naturally peaceful.

d)

Hobbes thought people were naturally evil.

41.

In a federal system of government, power is

a)

divided between the national government and the states.

b)

held by one person who makes all the decisions.

c)

held by a central government that makes all the decisions.

d)

divided equally between all state governments.

42.

An oligarchy is best defined as

a)

a government ruled by a dictator.

b)

a government ruled by a monarchy.

c)

a government ruled by a small, elite group.

d)

a government led by a large, select group.

43.

In an autocracy, what kind of power does the leader hold?

a)

He holds all the power.

b)

He holds limited power as an appointee.

c)

He is one of a group that holds power.

d)

He is only a figurehead.

44.

The two forms of democracy are

a)

national and state.

b)

republican and democrat.

c)

local and national.

d)

direct and representative.

45.

In a parliamentary system of representative democracy, the prime minister

a)

is appointed by the monarch.

b)

is elected by representatives chosen by the people.

c)

is the leader of the party that won the most seats in Parliament.

d)

is elected directly by the people.

46.

Which example describes natural rights?

a)

rights that are given under specific circumstances.

b)

rights that are granted to only certain citizens.

c)

rights that can be restricted by government

d)

rights that should be protected by the government

47.

Which describes the main action called for by the Declaration of Independence?

a)

to seek peace with Great Britain

b)

to give the United States the power of self-government

c)

to declare war on Great Britain

d)

to create the First Continental Congress

48.

Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced with the Constitution?

a)

The Articles of Confederation did not give strong power to the federal government.

b)

The Articles of Confederation did not create a governmental structure for the states.

c)

The Articles of Confederation did not provide powers for strong individual state governments.

d)

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the federal government to deal with foreign countries.

49.

What was the subject of most debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention?

a)

taxes

b)

slavery

c)

representation

d)

delegation

50.

In what part of the Great Compromise are the ideas of the Virginia Plan represented?

a)

the Senate

b)

the House of Representatives

c)

the Office of the President

d)

The Unicameral Legislature

51.

The preamble begins with "We the People of the United States," which establishes the idea of

a)

popular sovereignty.

b)

judicial review.

c)

checks and balances.

d)

separation of powers.

52.

Which best describes a role of the executive branch of the federal government?

a)

governing commerce

b)

interpreting laws

c)

regulating taxes

d)

enforcing laws

53.

When the Supreme Court makes a ruling on a case that serves to interpret a law passed by Congress, it is an example of

a)

presidential veto.

b)

popular sovereignty.

c)

checks and balances.

d)

habeas corpus.

54.

Under the Constitution, political rights protect the freedoms of

a)

citizens accused of a crime.

b)

elected representatives.

c)

every American citizen.

d)

state and national offices.

55.

The idea that government is not above the law is an example of

a)

rule of law.

b)

federalism.

c)

limited government.

d)

guaranteed rights.

56.

Which constitutional principle is being represented?

a)

separation of powers

b)

individual rights

c)

checks and balances

d)

federalism

57.

Which consitutional principle is being represented?

a)

federalism

b)

checks and balances

c)

popular sovereignty

d)

rule of law

58.

Which constitutional principle is being represented?

a)

separation of powers

b)

checks and balances

c)

federalism

d)

guarantee of rights

59.

Which constitutional principle is being represented?

a)

checks and balances

b)

judicial review

c)

guarantee of rights

d)

federalism

60.

Which constitutional principle is being represented?

a)

guarantee of rights

b)

social freedom

c)

judicial review

d)

checks and balances

61.

natural rights

a)
A right that is inherent in nature
b)
A right that is granted by law
c)

A right that is given by the government

d)
A right that is earned by merit