7TH GRADE CIVICS EOC FULL REVIEW
ACTUAL EXAMINATION 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 TB
p. 44
⫸ Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. Answer: People give
up some of their rights to government in order to have better lives. They
will be protected.
⫸ This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above
the law. Established a limited monarchy. Answer: Magna Carta TB p.45
⫸ 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
TB p. 45
,⫸ This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, was used to justify the
ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain. Answer:
Common Sense
TB p. 34
⫸ Give specific examples of how the American colonists responded to
Great Britain's 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 representation, forced
quartering, trial without jury.
⫸ What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the
Declaration of Independence? Answer: Colonists felt that England was
not protecting their rights, taxing without 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 changed, no national currency, could not enforce laws,
no executive branch, no court system.
⫸ What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? Answer: It
explains why the Constitution was written. It outlines the goals. TB p.
88-89.
⫸ What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the
ratification of the Constitution? Answer: The need for a stronger
government
TB p. 47
⫸ List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the
Constitution. Answer: No bill of rights, central government too strong,
did not want to lose state's rights.
⫸ 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, apply for citizenship, get finger
printed, interview with a USCIS, pass citizenship test, oath of allegiance.
ACTUAL EXAMINATION 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 TB
p. 44
⫸ Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. Answer: People give
up some of their rights to government in order to have better lives. They
will be protected.
⫸ This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above
the law. Established a limited monarchy. Answer: Magna Carta TB p.45
⫸ 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
TB p. 45
,⫸ This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, was used to justify the
ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain. Answer:
Common Sense
TB p. 34
⫸ Give specific examples of how the American colonists responded to
Great Britain's 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 representation, forced
quartering, trial without jury.
⫸ What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the
Declaration of Independence? Answer: Colonists felt that England was
not protecting their rights, taxing without 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 changed, no national currency, could not enforce laws,
no executive branch, no court system.
⫸ What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? Answer: It
explains why the Constitution was written. It outlines the goals. TB p.
88-89.
⫸ What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the
ratification of the Constitution? Answer: The need for a stronger
government
TB p. 47
⫸ List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the
Constitution. Answer: No bill of rights, central government too strong,
did not want to lose state's rights.
⫸ 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, apply for citizenship, get finger
printed, interview with a USCIS, pass citizenship test, oath of allegiance.
