Which statement best describes a political theory of John Locke?

A government's power comes from the consent of the people.

What are men between the ages of 18 and 25 required by law to do in case of a military emergency?

register for the selective service

A citizen's life, liberty or property cannot be taken away without due process of law.

to amend the Articles of Confederation

Which scenario describes a person who would face the MOST challenges to becoming a citizen of the United States?

being born out of U.S. and marrying a person in the U.S. who is foreign.

In 1787, delegates from the 13 states attended a convention in Phil. What was the original purpose of this convention?

to amend the Articles of Confederation

Not paying taxes is a serious crime that can result in heavy fines and jail time. This is because

national, state, and local governments rely on taxes to fund gov.

The Articles of Confederation was important MAINLY because they

held the country together prior to the implementation of the Constitution.

Which example BEST represents a limit placed on the Federal Government?

A citizen's life, liberty or property cannot be taken away.

Which of these accurately reflects a WEAKNESS in the Articles of Confederation?

There was no separation of powers

Why should an immigrant take special classes during the wait time before applying for citizenship?

To prepare for the citizenship exam

One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was

Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

The Mayflower Compact was unique because it

was the first example of colonial European self-government.

Why is it important for all people to pay their taxes

because governments need the money to provide citizens with services

John Locke's views would play a DIRECT role in the creation of which document?

The Declaration of Independence

Which of these is true about the citizenship test for individuals who wish to become American citizens?

Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English.

How did the Mayflower Compact MOST impact the development of government in the colonies?

It was the first model of government designed and used in the colonies.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense encouraged support for the American independence movement by

appealing to the colonists' sense of inalienable rights and liberty

Shays' Rebellion was significant because it

demonstrated the weaknesses of the gov. under the Articles of Confederation

According to the law, naturalized American citizens

have the right to vote in public elections.

Which person is eligible to become a naturalized citizen?

a person born in Canada who moves to the United States

Montesquieu is credited with devising the basic Constitutional principle of

separation and balance of governmental power.

The Declaration of Independence says that all Americans have unalienable rights. This means that these rights

cannot be taken away from individuals.

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1
What is the name of the agreement that laid the foundation for a limited monarchy in England?
Treaty of Versailles
Magna Carta
Domesday Book
Concordat of Worms
2
In what section of the U.S. Constitution is the term "citizen" clearly defined?
14th Amendment
Bill of Rights
Preamble
13th Amendment
3
The idea of an accused person's right to due process was originally found in which English document? Magna Carta
False
True
4
Which statement best describes a political theory of John Locke?
A government's power comes from the consent of the people.
The government should be divided into three separate branches.
There should be a separation between church and state.
Men and women are born free and entitled to equality.
5
What are men between the ages of 18 and 25 required by law to do in case of a military emergency?
participate in the Reserve Officers Training Corps
register for jury duty
register for the selective service
enroll in the Peace Corps
6
A citizen's life, liberty or property cannot be taken away without due process of law.
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to resolve the controversial issue of slavery
to select a president for the United States
to declare independence from Great Britain
7
Which scenario describes a person who would face the MOST challenges to becoming a citizen of the United States?
being a citizen born in the u.s.
being born out of U.S. and marrying a person in the U.S. who is foreign.
being born in another country to parents who are both U.S. citizens.
being born in this country to persons who are legally in the U.S.
8
In 1787, delegates from the 13 states attended a convention in Phil. What was the original purpose of this convention?
to amend the Articles of Confederation
to select a president for the United States
to resolve the controversial issue of slavery
to declare independence from Great Britain
9
Not paying taxes is a serious crime that can result in heavy fines and jail time. This is because
national, state, and local governments rely on taxes to fund gov.
tax dollars are so scarce.
the founders wanted to assure that there would be no taxation.
the federal deficit is so high.
10
The Articles of Confederation was important MAINLY because they
protected the rights and liberties of American citizens.
forbade states to enter into treaties without approval from Congress.
held the country together prior to the implementation of the Constitution.
named the country "The United States of America."
11
The idea of an accused person's right to due process was originally found in which English document?
Social Contract
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
12
Which example BEST represents a limit placed on the Federal Government?
Through the judicial process, the Supreme Court has the final say.
A citizen's life, liberty or property cannot be taken away.
Congress has the power to make all laws deemed necessary.
The president has the ability to appoint members.
13
Which of these accurately reflects a WEAKNESS in the Articles of Confederation?
Congress taxed citizens too much.
There was no separation of powers
The document was too easily amended by the states.
The central government held too much power over the states.
14
Why should an immigrant take special classes during the wait time before applying for citizenship?
To prepare for the citizenship exam
To meet other potential citizens
To show proof of good character
To focus on different work skills
15
What is the final step in the naturalization process?
Passing a citizenship exam
Filing a Declaration of Intention
Pledging an oath of allegiance
Demonstrating good character
16
One reason why the Constitution was adopted over the Articles of Confederation was
the states were not free to trade among themselves under the Articles
small states were underrepresented under the Articles of Confederation.
Shay's Rebellion revealed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
the Articles gave too much power to the national government.
17
When people don't live up to their personal responsibilities, each of these consequences is likely to occur, EXCEPT
low voter turnout.
high dropout rates.
high crime rates.
low interest rates.
18
The Mayflower Compact was unique because it
allowed black colonists freedom centuries before emancipation.
was the first example of colonial European self-government.
allowed black colonists freedom centuries before emancipation.
allowed colonists to import slaves from Africa to work in the south.
19
"Law should govern."- Aristotle This quote refers to
the rule of thirds.
the rule of man.
the rule of two.
the rule of law.
20
Why is it important for all people to pay their taxes
because the national debt is too high
because businesses need tax dollars to make goods and services
because governments need the money to provide citizens with services
because businesses need tax dollars to make goods and services
21
John Locke's views would play a DIRECT role in the creation of which document?
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Albany Plan of Union
22
Which of these is true about the citizenship test for individuals who wish to become American citizens?
Candidates must be able to recite the Bill of Rights.
Candidates must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Candidates must be able to identify all fifty states on a map.
Candidates must be able to list all of the former presidents.
23
How did the Mayflower Compact MOST impact the development of government in the colonies?
It was the first model of government designed and used in the colonies.
It set up the first colonial government w/ voting rights.
It was the first model of government designed and used in the colonies.
It created the first colonial government entirely separate from England.
24
Thomas Paine's Common Sense encouraged support for the American independence movement by
listing specific grievance against King George and the British government.
appealing to the colonists' sense of inalienable rights and liberty
reminding Americans that colonies fighting is good for them.
blaming the British for starting the "peculiar institution" of slavery.
25
In English history, the Magna Carta (1215) and the English Bill of Rights (1689) both reinforced the concept of
a limited monarchy.
universal suffrage.
a democracy
religious toleration.
26
With regards to U.S. citizenship, a person in the U.S. can be classified as having one of three statuses name one:
citizen in progress
pending citizen
unnaturalized citizen
non-citizen
27
Shays' Rebellion was significant because it
provided the background to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in 1775.
demonstrated the weaknesses of the gov. under the Articles of Confederation
demonstrated the opposition of the Anti-Federalists to the Constitution.
shifted the balance of power from free states to the slave states
28
According to the law, naturalized American citizens
may run for any public office.
have the right to vote in public elections.
are not required to obey traffic laws.
do not have to pay federal taxes
29
Which person is eligible to become a naturalized citizen?
a child who only has one parent as a U.S. citizen
a person born in Canada who moves to the United States
a person born on a U.S. military base in Germany to U.S. parents
a child born out of the United States whose parents are American citizens
30
Which of these was the first government of the United States?
Mayflower Compact
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Articles of Confederution
31
Montesquieu is credited with devising the basic Constitutional principle of
natural rights.
separation and balance of governmental power.
popular sovereignty.
government was created by man for his own purposes.
32
The Declaration of Independence says that all Americans have unalienable rights. This means that these rights
are granted only to citizens born in the United States.
will not be given to citizens until they are eighteen years old.
must be paid for through federal taxes.
cannot be taken away from individuals.
33
The ideas contained in the Declaration of Independence were MOST influenced by
Absolute Monarchy.
the Social Contract Theory.
anti-Authoritarianism.
the Federal System.

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