Civics EOC Review Practice Questions and Answers

Civics EOC Review Practice Questions and Answers The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by - Correct Answer ️️ -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 - Correct Answer ️️ -Natural Law 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. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. - Correct Answer ️️ -Magna Carta 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 What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies? - Correct Answer ️️ -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. - Correct Answer ️️ -Common Sense Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. - Correct Answer ️️ - Boston Tea Party, boycott, protest, literature, Common Sense What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? - Correct Answer ️️ -Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of Independence? - Correct Answer ️️ -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. - Correct Answer ️️ -Natural Rights Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this document create? - Correct Answer ️️ -Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no central government) 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 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 What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the Constitution? - Correct Answer ️️ -The need for a stronger government List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitution. - Correct Answer ️️ -No bill of rights, central government too strong A legal member of a country is a - Correct Answer ️️ -Citizen Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen - Correct Answer ️️ -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. - Correct Answer ️️ -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? - Correct Answer ️️ -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? - Correct Answer ️️ -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