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7TH GRADE CIVICS EOC FULL
REVIEW| CERTIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Why is rule of law fundamental to the American legal system? - correct-answer -
American democracy is based on the idea of equality.
Why is it an obligation or a duty for citizens to follow laws? - correct-answer -
Compliance maintains social order
Why do citizens pay taxes? How does this benefit society? - correct-answer - It is
an obligation or duty and they help pay for public services.
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Why is it important to have citizens serve on juries? - correct-answer - It is an
obligation or duty and to ensure fair trials/justice.
Order the five rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment. - correct-answer - RASPP
Why was it important to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? - correct-
answer - It satisfied the Anti-Federalists, limits and government and protects
individuals.
List the rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment (4D's) - correct-answer - D: Due
Process D: Double Jeopardy D: Eminent Domain D: Don't have to testify
How do the fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth amendments protect the rights of the
accused? - correct-answer - Search and Seizure, 4D's, speechy trial, impartial jury,
right to attorney, no excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
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Why do you think the Framers included the 2nd amendment with respect to
militias? - correct-answer - Individuals rights to protect themselves protected
Why did the Framers include the 3rd amendment in the Bill of Rights? - correct-
answer - Reactions to the Quartering act
Explain the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments - correct-answer -
Sixth protects the rights of the accused, and seventh ensures fairness in civil cases
How does the Ninth Amendment safeguard individual liberties? - correct-answer -
Individual rights are not limited to only those listed.
7TH GRADE CIVICS EOC FULL
REVIEW| CERTIFIED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026
Why is rule of law fundamental to the American legal system? - correct-answer -
American democracy is based on the idea of equality.
Why is it an obligation or a duty for citizens to follow laws? - correct-answer -
Compliance maintains social order
Why do citizens pay taxes? How does this benefit society? - correct-answer - It is
an obligation or duty and they help pay for public services.
,2|Page
Why is it important to have citizens serve on juries? - correct-answer - It is an
obligation or duty and to ensure fair trials/justice.
Order the five rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment. - correct-answer - RASPP
Why was it important to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? - correct-
answer - It satisfied the Anti-Federalists, limits and government and protects
individuals.
List the rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment (4D's) - correct-answer - D: Due
Process D: Double Jeopardy D: Eminent Domain D: Don't have to testify
How do the fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth amendments protect the rights of the
accused? - correct-answer - Search and Seizure, 4D's, speechy trial, impartial jury,
right to attorney, no excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishment
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Why do you think the Framers included the 2nd amendment with respect to
militias? - correct-answer - Individuals rights to protect themselves protected
Why did the Framers include the 3rd amendment in the Bill of Rights? - correct-
answer - Reactions to the Quartering act
Explain the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments - correct-answer -
Sixth protects the rights of the accused, and seventh ensures fairness in civil cases
How does the Ninth Amendment safeguard individual liberties? - correct-answer -
Individual rights are not limited to only those listed.
