7th Grade Civics EOC Full Exam
Review-Graded A
The Enlgightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by - ANS-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 - ANS-Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. - ANS-People gave for some of their
rights to government in order to have better lives.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. - ANS-
Magna Carta
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
What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct
democracy in the colonies? - ANS-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. - ANS-
Common Sense
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. - ANS-Boston Tea
Party, boycott, protest, literature
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? -
ANS-Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of
Independence? - ANS-Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing
witout representation
John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic
rights such as life, liberty, and property. - ANS-Natural Rights
, Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which
system of government did this document create? - ANS-Articles of Confederation, a
confederal system (no central government)
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
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? - ANS-It introduces the goals
and concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principle of government
What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the
Constitution? - ANS-The need for a stronger government
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the Constitution. - ANS-
No bill of rights, central government too strong
A legal member of a country is a - ANS-Citizen
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen - ANS-Birth (Natural Birth) or
naturalization
List the steps in the naturalization process. - ANS-Sign declaration of intent apply for
residency visa, citizenship, finger printed, interview with a USEIS, pass citizenship test
What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans? - ANS-
Government support of U.S. welfare
What is a plank? - ANS-A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform.for
What is a platform? - ANS-A group that candidates campaings on or that a party
supports.
Give an example of media informing the public about government. - ANS-A newspaper
reports the details about a bill.
Give an example of how an individual can influence government. - ANS-Write a letter
expressing a concern to county commissioner.
What Landmark Supreme Court case overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson descision by
ruling the separate facilities were not equal and ended segregation in schools? - ANS-
Brown vs. Board of Education
What Landmark Supreme Court case required states to provide free legal help to those
who could not afford representation in court? - ANS-Gideon vs. Wainwright
Review-Graded A
The Enlgightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by - ANS-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 - ANS-Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. - ANS-People gave for some of their
rights to government in order to have better lives.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. - ANS-
Magna Carta
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
What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct
democracy in the colonies? - ANS-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. - ANS-
Common Sense
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. - ANS-Boston Tea
Party, boycott, protest, literature
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? -
ANS-Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of
Independence? - ANS-Colonists felt that England was not protecting their rights, taxing
witout representation
John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic
rights such as life, liberty, and property. - ANS-Natural Rights
, Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which
system of government did this document create? - ANS-Articles of Confederation, a
confederal system (no central government)
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
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution? - ANS-It introduces the goals
and concepts outlined in the constitution + reinforces principle of government
What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the
Constitution? - ANS-The need for a stronger government
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the Constitution. - ANS-
No bill of rights, central government too strong
A legal member of a country is a - ANS-Citizen
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen - ANS-Birth (Natural Birth) or
naturalization
List the steps in the naturalization process. - ANS-Sign declaration of intent apply for
residency visa, citizenship, finger printed, interview with a USEIS, pass citizenship test
What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans? - ANS-
Government support of U.S. welfare
What is a plank? - ANS-A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform.for
What is a platform? - ANS-A group that candidates campaings on or that a party
supports.
Give an example of media informing the public about government. - ANS-A newspaper
reports the details about a bill.
Give an example of how an individual can influence government. - ANS-Write a letter
expressing a concern to county commissioner.
What Landmark Supreme Court case overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson descision by
ruling the separate facilities were not equal and ended segregation in schools? - ANS-
Brown vs. Board of Education
What Landmark Supreme Court case required states to provide free legal help to those
who could not afford representation in court? - ANS-Gideon vs. Wainwright
