Worksheets1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
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
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?
rule of law
right to trial
confederalism
Based on this passage, which foundational principle is being described?
rule of law
due process of law
limited government
equality of mankind
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?
rule of law
due process
self government
separation of powers
What was a motivation for safeguarding natural rights in the U.S. Constitution?
to control conflict
to distribute resources
to establish a federal system
to uphold the social contract
Which passage refers to a violation of due process of law?
Passage 1
Passage 2
Passage 3
Passage 4
Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
The people should have the right to replace the government.
The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
The people should support a strong central government.
The government should have a separation of powers.
Which documents influenced the colonists’ views of government?
Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of the Rights of Man
Virginia Declaration of Rights, Common Sense, Bill of Rights
Magna Carta, Iroquois Constitution, Common Sense
Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, Common Sense
What is being discussed?
limited monarchy
self-government
social contract
natural rights
Which statement reflects an idea contained within Common Sense?
Limited monarchy is an appropriate solution to the problems between England and the colonies.
Power should be shared between the colonies and the central government in England.
Checks and balances are necessary to limit the power of government.
Self-government is a right of the colonies.
Which purpose of government stated in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution can best be traced to these statements?
provide for the common defense
promote the general welfare
ensure domestic tranquility
establish justice
Which idea did Thomas Paine support in this passage?
A. Government should be split into three equal branches.
B. A set of amendments is necessary to safeguard the rights of citizens.
C. The American colonists should become independent from Great Britain.
D. The British Parliament should represent American colonists in government.
Based on this passage, how is the author’s view reflected in the U.S. political system?
The monarchy creates limited government.
The monarchy supports self-government.
Representatives are appointed.
Representatives are elected.
Based on the excerpt, which statement best describes how Bhutan upholds the principles expressed in the English Bill of Rights?
by sharing election results with voters
by limiting the power of the monarch
by holding general elections
by allowing free speech
Which phrase completes this diagram?
separation of powers
economic freedom
individual rights
self-government
Which phrase completes the diagram?
natural rights
habeas corpus
due process of law
representative self-government
