CIVICS EOC REVIEW
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
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, 1. The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ☑correct answer Baron de Montesquieu
2. John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of ☑
correct answer Natural Law
3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ☑correct answer People gave up some of their rights to government in order to have
better lives and protection.
4. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. ☑correct answer Magna Carta
5. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the
U.S. constitution. ☑correct answer Established thought that individual rights should be listed and protected
6. What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies? ☑
correct answer Mayflower Compact
7. This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals
and reasons for independence from Great Britian. ☑correct answer Common Sense
8. Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ☑correct answer Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature,
Common Sense
9. What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence? ☑correct answer Taxation without
respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
10. What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Decla- ration of Independence? ☑correct answer
Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation, abusing power
11. John Locke's theory of guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such
as life, liberty, and property. ☑correct answer Natural Rights
12. Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this
document create? ☑correct answer Articles of Confeder- ation, a confederal system (no central government)
13. List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ☑correct answer Central government had no power to tax,
no national court system, no executive branch, no power to enforce laws, no power to regulate trade, all 13 states were needed to approve an amendment, approval of 9 of 13
states to enact laws
14. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ☑correct answer It introduces the goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
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PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
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, 1. The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ☑correct answer Baron de Montesquieu
2. John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of ☑
correct answer Natural Law
3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ☑correct answer People gave up some of their rights to government in order to have
better lives and protection.
4. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. ☑correct answer Magna Carta
5. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the
U.S. constitution. ☑correct answer Established thought that individual rights should be listed and protected
6. What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies? ☑
correct answer Mayflower Compact
7. This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals
and reasons for independence from Great Britian. ☑correct answer Common Sense
8. Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ☑correct answer Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature,
Common Sense
9. What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Inde- pendence? ☑correct answer Taxation without
respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
10. What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Decla- ration of Independence? ☑correct answer
Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation, abusing power
11. John Locke's theory of guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such
as life, liberty, and property. ☑correct answer Natural Rights
12. Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this
document create? ☑correct answer Articles of Confeder- ation, a confederal system (no central government)
13. List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ☑correct answer Central government had no power to tax,
no national court system, no executive branch, no power to enforce laws, no power to regulate trade, all 13 states were needed to approve an amendment, approval of 9 of 13
states to enact laws
14. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ☑correct answer It introduces the goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
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