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7th Grade Civics EOC Exam For The State Of Florida
With Complete Questions And Answers
The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ✔✔Baron de
Montesquieu
John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature
is known as the theory of ✔✔Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ✔✔People gave up some of their rights
to government in order to have better lives and protection.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.
✔✔Magna Carta
Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S.
constitution. ✔✔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? ✔✔Mayflower Compact
This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress
and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britian. ✔✔Common
Sense
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ✔✔Boston Tea Party,
boycott, protest, literature, Common Sense
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
✔✔Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of
Independence? ✔✔Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing
without representation, abusing power
John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic
rights such as life, liberty, and property. ✔✔Natural Rights
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which
system of government did this document create? ✔✔Articles of Confederation, a
confederal system (no central government)
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ✔✔Central
government had no power to tax, no national court system, no executive branch, no
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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
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ✔✔It introduces the goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the
Constitution? ✔✔The need for a stronger government
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitution. ✔✔No
bill of rights, central government too strong
A legal member of a country is a ✔✔Citizen
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen ✔✔Birth to citizen parent called
Law of Blood; Birth in US or US territory called Law of Soil; or naturalization
List the steps in the naturalization process. ✔✔apply for residency visa, wait 5 years,
apply for citizenship status, finger printed, interview with Immigration Services , pass
citizenship test, take oath
What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans? ✔✔Democrats
believe in a large government, encouraging government involvement with many
programs . Republicans believe in a small government with few programs, encouraging
communities and charities to take care of their own neighbors and families.
What is a plank? ✔✔A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform. A dock is a
platform, the planks are the individual boards. The platform is the big theme, the plank
is the individual idea. i.e. helping the poor people is a platform, opening a new shelter is
a plank
What is a platform? ✔✔A group or big idea that candidates campaign on or that a party
supports. The platform is like the dock and the planks are the individual boards or
individual ideas. i.e. the environment is the platform, passing a clean water bill is a plank
Give an example of media informing the public about government. ✔✔A newspaper
reports the details about a bill that is being written in Congress
Give an example of how an individual can influence government. ✔✔Write a letter
expressing a concern to county commissioner. Call your representative and tell them
your opinion.
Give an example on how interest groups can influence government. ✔✔An interest
group can endorse a candidate for election and advertise for them.
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7th Grade Civics EOC Exam For The State Of Florida
With Complete Questions And Answers
The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ✔✔Baron de
Montesquieu
John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature
is known as the theory of ✔✔Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ✔✔People gave up some of their rights
to government in order to have better lives and protection.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.
✔✔Magna Carta
Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S.
constitution. ✔✔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? ✔✔Mayflower Compact
This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress
and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britian. ✔✔Common
Sense
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ✔✔Boston Tea Party,
boycott, protest, literature, Common Sense
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
✔✔Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of
Independence? ✔✔Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing
without representation, abusing power
John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic
rights such as life, liberty, and property. ✔✔Natural Rights
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which
system of government did this document create? ✔✔Articles of Confederation, a
confederal system (no central government)
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ✔✔Central
government had no power to tax, no national court system, no executive branch, no
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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
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ✔✔It introduces the goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principles of good government
What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the
Constitution? ✔✔The need for a stronger government
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitution. ✔✔No
bill of rights, central government too strong
A legal member of a country is a ✔✔Citizen
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen ✔✔Birth to citizen parent called
Law of Blood; Birth in US or US territory called Law of Soil; or naturalization
List the steps in the naturalization process. ✔✔apply for residency visa, wait 5 years,
apply for citizenship status, finger printed, interview with Immigration Services , pass
citizenship test, take oath
What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans? ✔✔Democrats
believe in a large government, encouraging government involvement with many
programs . Republicans believe in a small government with few programs, encouraging
communities and charities to take care of their own neighbors and families.
What is a plank? ✔✔A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform. A dock is a
platform, the planks are the individual boards. The platform is the big theme, the plank
is the individual idea. i.e. helping the poor people is a platform, opening a new shelter is
a plank
What is a platform? ✔✔A group or big idea that candidates campaign on or that a party
supports. The platform is like the dock and the planks are the individual boards or
individual ideas. i.e. the environment is the platform, passing a clean water bill is a plank
Give an example of media informing the public about government. ✔✔A newspaper
reports the details about a bill that is being written in Congress
Give an example of how an individual can influence government. ✔✔Write a letter
expressing a concern to county commissioner. Call your representative and tell them
your opinion.
Give an example on how interest groups can influence government. ✔✔An interest
group can endorse a candidate for election and advertise for them.
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