Term #1 Quiz Review

Question 1

What are the three branches of government?

Accepted Answer

Legislative, Executive, Judicial, Judicial, Legislative, Executive

Question 2

"Unalienable rights" include Life, Liberty, and ...

Accepted Answer

The Pursuit of Happiness

Question 3

How did the Iroquois Confederacy influence the USA?

Accepted Answer

the idea of different "states" united together

Question 4

Which civilizations influenced the founders?

Accepted Answer

GREECE, ROME

Question 5

Type of government where "The People" have power.

Accepted Answer

Democracy, Republic

Question 6

What is an example of CIVIC PARTICIPATION?

Accepted Answer

discussing current political events, picking up trash in a public place

Question 7

People surrender power to government; government protects Natural Rights.

Accepted Answer

Social Contract Theory

Question 8

Division of government authority into three branches.

Accepted Answer

Separation of Powers

Question 9

Thomas Jefferson wrote "all men are created equal" but also owned slaves.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

How is the USA like ancient Rome?

Accepted Answer

ALL ARE TRUE!

Question 11

"America's Birthday" is July 4, 1787.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What is a constitution?

Accepted Answer

the "rulebook" for a country, fundamental laws that govern a nation

Question 13

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed in New York City.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

"Natural Rights" include Life, Liberty, and ...

Accepted Answer

Property

Question 15

Rule by the people.

Accepted Answer

Self-government

Question 16

One ruler with absolute power

Accepted Answer

ALL ARE TRUE!

Question 17

What is included in the Constitution's PREAMBLE?

Accepted Answer

domestic tranquility, general welfare

Question 18

According to Locke, why do governments exist?

Accepted Answer

to protect life, liberty, and property

Question 19

Which option gives people the most freedom?

Accepted Answer

Anarchy

Question 20

Our government is based on "Social Contract" theory.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

When power is shared between national and state governments.

Accepted Answer

Federalism, Republicanism

Question 22

When the Constitution was adopted in 1787, under 50% of Americans had the right to vote.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Document that limited the power of the English king.

Accepted Answer

Magna Carta

Question 24

How is the USA like ancient Greece?

Accepted Answer

democracy, architecture

Question 25

Which is a legislative body?

Accepted Answer

ALL ARE TRUE!

Term #1 Quiz Review

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Term #1 Quiz Review

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