7TH GRADE CIVICS EOC FULL REVIEW(2025) COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. The Enlgightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ANS >>
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 ANS >> Natural Law
3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ANS >> People gave for some of their
rights to government in order to have better lives.
4. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the
law. ANS >> Magna Carta
5. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the
U.S. constitution. ANS >> 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? ANS >> 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. ANS >> Common Sense
8. Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ANS >> Boston Tea
Party, boycott, protest, literature
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, 9. What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence? ANS >> Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
10. What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declara-
tion of Independence? ANS >> Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing witout
represen- tation
11. John Locke's theory of guaranteed that all individuals are entitled
to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property. ANS >> Natural Rights
12. Which document outlined the first form of government for the United
States? Which system of government did this document create? ANS >> Articles of
Confeder- ation, a confederal system (no central government)
13. List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ANS >>
Central government was too weak, document was inflexible and could not be be changed, no national currency,
no federal revenue
14. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ANS >> It introduces t
goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principle of government
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QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS
1. The Enlgightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by ANS >>
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 ANS >> Natural Law
3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. ANS >> People gave for some of their
rights to government in order to have better lives.
4. This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the
law. ANS >> Magna Carta
5. Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the
U.S. constitution. ANS >> 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? ANS >> 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. ANS >> Common Sense
8. Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. ANS >> Boston Tea
Party, boycott, protest, literature
https://www.stuvia.com/en-us/user/MBoffin 1/
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, 9. What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence? ANS >> Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
10. What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declara-
tion of Independence? ANS >> Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing witout
represen- tation
11. John Locke's theory of guaranteed that all individuals are entitled
to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property. ANS >> Natural Rights
12. Which document outlined the first form of government for the United
States? Which system of government did this document create? ANS >> Articles of
Confeder- ation, a confederal system (no central government)
13. List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. ANS >>
Central government was too weak, document was inflexible and could not be be changed, no national currency,
no federal revenue
14. What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? ANS >> It introduces t
goals and
concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principle of government
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