7th Grade Civics EOC Exam – Questions With
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The Enlightenment idea of Baron de Montesquieu
the separation of powers
was developed by
John Locke's theory that Natural Law TB p. 44
certain truths in society
come from and are
governed by nature is
known as the theory of
Describe John Locke's People give up some of their rights to government in
theory of social contract. order to have better lives. They will be protected.
This document guaranteed Magna Carta TB p.45
that not even the king or
queen was above the law.
Established a limited
monarchy.
Explain the significance of Established thought that individual rights should be
the English Bill of Rights listed and protected
on the development of the
U.S. Constitution.
,What was the first Mayflower Compact
document that established TB p. 45
self-government by
creating a direct
democracy in the
colonies?
This pamphlet, written by Common Sense
Thomas Paine, was used to TB p. 34
justify the ideals and
reasons for independence
from Great Britain.
Give specific examples of Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature
how the American
colonists responded to
Great Britain's policies.
What concerns of the Taxation without representation, forced quartering,
colonists led to the writing trial without jury.
of the Declaration of
Independence?
What were the main Colonists felt that England was not protecting their
complaints/arguments rights, taxing without representation.
against Britain in the
Declaration of
Independence?
John Locke's theory of Natural Rights
___________ guaranteed that
all individuals are entitled
to basic rights such as life,
liberty, and property.
, Which document outlined Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no
the first form of central government)
government for the United
States? Which system of
government did this
document create?
Central government was too weak, document was
List some of the major
inflexible and could not be changed, no national
weaknesses of the Articles
currency, could not enforce laws, no executive
of Confederation.
branch, no court system.
What is the purpose of the It explains why the Constitution was written. It outlines
Preamble to the the goals. TB p. 88-89.
constitution?
What was the main The need for a stronger government
argument the Federalists TB p. 47
used to support the
ratification of the
Constitution?
List the arguments the No bill of rights, central government too strong, did
Anti-Federalists used to not want to lose state's rights.
against ratifying the
Constitution.
A legal member of a Citizen
country is a
Name two ways a person Birth (Natural Birth) or naturalization
can become a U.S. citizen
Sign declaration of intent, apply for residency visa,
List the steps in the
apply for citizenship, get finger printed, interview with
naturalization process.
a USCIS, pass citizenship test, oath of allegiance.
What are the major Government support of U.S. welfare
differences between
Democrats and
Republicans?
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Terms in this set (188)
The Enlightenment idea of Baron de Montesquieu
the separation of powers
was developed by
John Locke's theory that Natural Law TB p. 44
certain truths in society
come from and are
governed by nature is
known as the theory of
Describe John Locke's People give up some of their rights to government in
theory of social contract. order to have better lives. They will be protected.
This document guaranteed Magna Carta TB p.45
that not even the king or
queen was above the law.
Established a limited
monarchy.
Explain the significance of Established thought that individual rights should be
the English Bill of Rights listed and protected
on the development of the
U.S. Constitution.
,What was the first Mayflower Compact
document that established TB p. 45
self-government by
creating a direct
democracy in the
colonies?
This pamphlet, written by Common Sense
Thomas Paine, was used to TB p. 34
justify the ideals and
reasons for independence
from Great Britain.
Give specific examples of Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature
how the American
colonists responded to
Great Britain's policies.
What concerns of the Taxation without representation, forced quartering,
colonists led to the writing trial without jury.
of the Declaration of
Independence?
What were the main Colonists felt that England was not protecting their
complaints/arguments rights, taxing without representation.
against Britain in the
Declaration of
Independence?
John Locke's theory of Natural Rights
___________ guaranteed that
all individuals are entitled
to basic rights such as life,
liberty, and property.
, Which document outlined Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no
the first form of central government)
government for the United
States? Which system of
government did this
document create?
Central government was too weak, document was
List some of the major
inflexible and could not be changed, no national
weaknesses of the Articles
currency, could not enforce laws, no executive
of Confederation.
branch, no court system.
What is the purpose of the It explains why the Constitution was written. It outlines
Preamble to the the goals. TB p. 88-89.
constitution?
What was the main The need for a stronger government
argument the Federalists TB p. 47
used to support the
ratification of the
Constitution?
List the arguments the No bill of rights, central government too strong, did
Anti-Federalists used to not want to lose state's rights.
against ratifying the
Constitution.
A legal member of a Citizen
country is a
Name two ways a person Birth (Natural Birth) or naturalization
can become a U.S. citizen
Sign declaration of intent, apply for residency visa,
List the steps in the
apply for citizenship, get finger printed, interview with
naturalization process.
a USCIS, pass citizenship test, oath of allegiance.
What are the major Government support of U.S. welfare
differences between
Democrats and
Republicans?
