Pcep Richards civics final UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Magna Carta - CORRECT ANSWER 1215 document limiting royal power in England.
English Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER 1689 act defining rights of Parliament and
citizens.
Mayflower Compact - CORRECT ANSWER 1620 agreement for self-governance by
settlers.
Northwest Ordinance - CORRECT ANSWER 1787 law establishing governance for
Northwest Territory.
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWER 1776 document declaring American
colonies' independence.
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER First governing document of the United
States.
John Locke - CORRECT ANSWER Philosopher advocating natural rights and government
consent.
Montesquieu - CORRECT ANSWER Philosopher promoting separation of powers in
government.
Paine's Common Sense - CORRECT ANSWER Pamphlet advocating independence from
Britain.
, Federalist Papers - CORRECT ANSWER Essays promoting ratification of the U.S.
Constitution.
Virginia Plan - CORRECT ANSWER Proposal for a bicameral legislature based on
population.
New Jersey Plan - CORRECT ANSWER Proposal for a unicameral legislature with equal
representation.
Great Compromise - CORRECT ANSWER Agreement creating a bicameral legislature
with mixed representation.
Anti-Federalists - CORRECT ANSWER Opponents of the Constitution fearing centralized
power.
3/5 Compromise - CORRECT ANSWER Agreement counting slaves as 3/5 of a person.
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER First ten amendments protecting individual
liberties.
Popular Sovereignty - CORRECT ANSWER Government authority derived from the
people's consent.
Rule of Law - CORRECT ANSWER Principle that law applies equally to all.
Separation of Powers - CORRECT ANSWER Division of government into three branches.
Checks and Balances - CORRECT ANSWER System ensuring no branch dominates
others.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Magna Carta - CORRECT ANSWER 1215 document limiting royal power in England.
English Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER 1689 act defining rights of Parliament and
citizens.
Mayflower Compact - CORRECT ANSWER 1620 agreement for self-governance by
settlers.
Northwest Ordinance - CORRECT ANSWER 1787 law establishing governance for
Northwest Territory.
Declaration of Independence - CORRECT ANSWER 1776 document declaring American
colonies' independence.
Articles of Confederation - CORRECT ANSWER First governing document of the United
States.
John Locke - CORRECT ANSWER Philosopher advocating natural rights and government
consent.
Montesquieu - CORRECT ANSWER Philosopher promoting separation of powers in
government.
Paine's Common Sense - CORRECT ANSWER Pamphlet advocating independence from
Britain.
, Federalist Papers - CORRECT ANSWER Essays promoting ratification of the U.S.
Constitution.
Virginia Plan - CORRECT ANSWER Proposal for a bicameral legislature based on
population.
New Jersey Plan - CORRECT ANSWER Proposal for a unicameral legislature with equal
representation.
Great Compromise - CORRECT ANSWER Agreement creating a bicameral legislature
with mixed representation.
Anti-Federalists - CORRECT ANSWER Opponents of the Constitution fearing centralized
power.
3/5 Compromise - CORRECT ANSWER Agreement counting slaves as 3/5 of a person.
Bill of Rights - CORRECT ANSWER First ten amendments protecting individual
liberties.
Popular Sovereignty - CORRECT ANSWER Government authority derived from the
people's consent.
Rule of Law - CORRECT ANSWER Principle that law applies equally to all.
Separation of Powers - CORRECT ANSWER Division of government into three branches.
Checks and Balances - CORRECT ANSWER System ensuring no branch dominates
others.
