7TH GRADE CIVICS EOC FULL REVIEW
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are
governed by nature is known as the theory of Answer: Natural Law
⫸ Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. Answer: People gave
for some of their rights to government in order to have better lives.
⫸ This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above
the law. Answer: Magna Carta
⫸ Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the
development of the U.S. constitution. Answer: Established thought that
individual rights should be listed and protected
⫸ What was the first document that established self-government by
creating a direct democracy in the colonies? Answer: Mayflower
Compact
⫸ This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second
Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for
independence from Great Britian. Answer: Common Sense
,⫸ Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies.
Answer: Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature
⫸ What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of
Independence? Answer: Taxation without respresentation, forced
quartering violation of BR
⫸ What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the
Declaration of Independence? Answer: Colonists felt that England was
not protecting their rights, taxing witout representation
⫸ John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals
are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property. Answer:
Natural Rights
⫸ Which document outlined the first form of government for the United
States? Which system of government did this document create? Answer:
Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no central government)
⫸ List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Answer: Central government was too weak, document was inflexible
and could not be be changed, no national currency, no federal revenue
⫸ What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? Answer: It
introduces the goals and concepts outlined in the constitution +
reinforces principle of government
, ⫸ What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the
ratification of the Constitution? Answer: The need for a stronger
government
⫸ List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the
Constitution. Answer: No bill of rights, central government too strong
⫸ A legal member of a country is a Answer: Citizen
⫸ Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen Answer: Birth
(Natural Birth) or naturalization
⫸ List the steps in the naturalization process. Answer: Sign declaration
of intent apply for residency visa, citizenship, finger printed, interview
with a USEIS, pass citizenship test
⫸ What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans?
Answer: Government support of U.S. welfare
⫸ What is a plank? Answer: A specific issue that is a part of a parties'
platform.for
⫸ What is a platform? Answer: A group that candidates campaings on
or that a party supports.
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⫸ John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are
governed by nature is known as the theory of Answer: Natural Law
⫸ Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. Answer: People gave
for some of their rights to government in order to have better lives.
⫸ This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above
the law. Answer: Magna Carta
⫸ Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the
development of the U.S. constitution. Answer: Established thought that
individual rights should be listed and protected
⫸ What was the first document that established self-government by
creating a direct democracy in the colonies? Answer: Mayflower
Compact
⫸ This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second
Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for
independence from Great Britian. Answer: Common Sense
,⫸ Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies.
Answer: Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature
⫸ What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of
Independence? Answer: Taxation without respresentation, forced
quartering violation of BR
⫸ What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the
Declaration of Independence? Answer: Colonists felt that England was
not protecting their rights, taxing witout representation
⫸ John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals
are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property. Answer:
Natural Rights
⫸ Which document outlined the first form of government for the United
States? Which system of government did this document create? Answer:
Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no central government)
⫸ List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Answer: Central government was too weak, document was inflexible
and could not be be changed, no national currency, no federal revenue
⫸ What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? Answer: It
introduces the goals and concepts outlined in the constitution +
reinforces principle of government
, ⫸ What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the
ratification of the Constitution? Answer: The need for a stronger
government
⫸ List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the
Constitution. Answer: No bill of rights, central government too strong
⫸ A legal member of a country is a Answer: Citizen
⫸ Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen Answer: Birth
(Natural Birth) or naturalization
⫸ List the steps in the naturalization process. Answer: Sign declaration
of intent apply for residency visa, citizenship, finger printed, interview
with a USEIS, pass citizenship test
⫸ What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans?
Answer: Government support of U.S. welfare
⫸ What is a plank? Answer: A specific issue that is a part of a parties'
platform.for
⫸ What is a platform? Answer: A group that candidates campaings on
or that a party supports.
