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Study Guide: Benchmarks 1.4, 3.14, and 2.7 - 05/01/25
Study Guide: Benchmarks 1.4, 3.14, and 2.7 - 05/01/25
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1
Which document was most influenced by Enlightenment ideas?
The Articles of Confederation
The English Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Mayflower Compact
2
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
To increase taxes
To limit states
To protect individual freedoms
3
A commercial shows a candidate with the American flag while talking about success. Which technique is being used?
Name-calling
Transfer
Bandwagon
4
What role did Enlightenment thinkers play in the American Revolution?
They helped write the Constitution
They inspired ideas about government and rights
They formed militias
They supported British rule
5
According to John Locke, what can people do if government violates their natural rights?
Move to another country
Start a petition
File a complaint
Abolish or change the government
6
Which idea from Montesquieu influenced the U.S. Constitution?
Direct Democracy
Divine right of kings
Rule by monarch
Separation of powers
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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To change the Articles
To demand tax refunds
To list grievances and declare freedom
To form a new monarchy
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Paying taxes is important because...
It supports government services
It keeps people rich
It reduces crime
It helps citizens make laws
9
What is protected by the Second Amendment?
Right to free speech
Right to a trial
Right to own a firearm
Right to vote
10
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
Fourth
First
Sixth
Second
11
Which of the following is a civic responsibility?
Obeying the law
Voting
Paying taxes
Serving on a jury
12
What does the First Amendment protect besides speech?
Freedom of the press
Right to bear arms
Right to remain silent
Right to vote
13
What is the main purpose of political propaganda?
To teach history
To count votes
To influence public opinion
To entertain voters
14
Why should citizens stay informed on public issues?
To challenge the police
To make informed decisions
So they can avoid voting
To run for office
15
When a candidate wears regular clothes and talks about raising a family, they are using what technique?
Testimonial
Plain Folkes
Card Stacking
Transfer
16
“Everyone is voting for this candidate!” is an example of which propaganda technique?
Name-calling
Card stacking
Bandwagon
Glittering generalities
17
What did the Federalists believe about the U.S. Constitution?
It needed a Bill of Rights to be effective
It created a weak central government.
It gave too much power to the states
It provided for a strong federal government
18
What is due process?
Owning a property
A fair legal process
Being on a jury
Paying taxes
19
Which is an obligation required by law?
Volunteering
Serving on a jury
Voting in elections
Respecting others' opinions
20
Which of these is a legal requirement for all citizens?
Recycling
Voting
Obeying laws
Donating blood
21
What does the term 'natural rights' refer to?
Rights that come from laws
Rights that can be taken away
Basic rights people are born with
Rights given by the king
22
Which of the following is a key feature of propaganda?
It appeals to emotions
It avoids persuasion
It always presents both sides
It guarantees truth
23
The 'social contract' theory means that people..
Give up all their rights
Must obey the king
Elect a monarch
Agree to be ruled in exchange for protection
24
Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas most influenced the Declaration of Independence?
Montesquieu
Voltaire
Rousseau
Locke
25
What is a consequence of not fulfilling a civic obligation?
You are banned from school
You lose your citizenship
You face legal penalties
You cannot own property
26
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
3rd
8th
4th
5th
27
Calling an opponent “weak” or “dangerous” is an example of what propaganda technique?
Glittering generalities
Transfer
Name-calling
28
What does selective service require?
Women to vote
Children to go to school
Seniors to volunteer
Men to register for the draft at 18
29
What does the phrase 'life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' represent?
Natural rights
Religious teachings
A list of laws
The king’s goals
30
Which propaganda technique only presents facts that support one side of an issue?
Card-stacking
Testimonials
Glittering generalities
Name-calling
31
Which is a civic obligation of U.S. citizens?
Volunteering
Running for office
Serving on a jury
Attending town hall meetings
32
Which technique uses vague but positive words like “freedom” and “hope” to create good feelings?
Glittering generalities
Testimonials
Transfer
33
Which of these is an example of civic responsibility
Obeying speed limits
Filing tax returns
Reading about candidates
Donating to charity
34
A celebrity appears in an ad supporting a candidate. What type of propaganda is this?
Testimonials
Name-calling
Bandwagon
Transfer
35
Why did the colonists say the king broke the social contract?
He provided too much freedom
He protected their rights
He lowered taxes
He ignored their rights
