7TH GRADE CIVICS EOC EXAMINATION TEST
2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and
are governed by nature is known as the theory of. Answer: Natural
Law TB p. 44
◉ Describe John Locke's theory of social contract.. Answer: People
give up some of their rights to government in order to have better
lives. They will be protected.
◉ This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was
above the law. Established a limited monarchy.. Answer: Magna
Carta TB p.45
◉ Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the
development of the U.S. Constitution.. 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?. Answer: Mayflower
Compact
TB p. 45
,◉ This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, was used to justify the
ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.. Answer:
Common Sense
TB p. 34
◉ Give specific examples of how the American colonists responded
to Great Britain's policies.. Answer: Boston Tea Party, boycott,
protest, literature
◉ What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the
Declaration of Independence?. Answer: Taxation without
representation, forced quartering, trial without jury.
◉ What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the
Declaration of Independence?. Answer: Colonists felt that England
was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation.
◉ John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals
are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property..
Answer: Natural Rights
◉ Which document outlined the first form of government for the
United States? Which system of government did this document
, create?. Answer: Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no
central government)
◉ List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of
Confederation.. Answer: Central government was too weak,
document was inflexible and could not be changed, no national
currency, could not enforce laws, no executive branch, no court
system.
◉ What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution?. Answer:
It explains why the Constitution was written. It outlines the goals.
TB p. 88-89.
◉ What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the
ratification of the Constitution?. Answer: The need for a stronger
government
TB p. 47
◉ List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying
the Constitution.. Answer: No bill of rights, central government too
strong, did not want to lose state's rights.
◉ A legal member of a country is a. Answer: Citizen
2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
◉ John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and
are governed by nature is known as the theory of. Answer: Natural
Law TB p. 44
◉ Describe John Locke's theory of social contract.. Answer: People
give up some of their rights to government in order to have better
lives. They will be protected.
◉ This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was
above the law. Established a limited monarchy.. Answer: Magna
Carta TB p.45
◉ Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the
development of the U.S. Constitution.. 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?. Answer: Mayflower
Compact
TB p. 45
,◉ This pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, was used to justify the
ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.. Answer:
Common Sense
TB p. 34
◉ Give specific examples of how the American colonists responded
to Great Britain's policies.. Answer: Boston Tea Party, boycott,
protest, literature
◉ What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the
Declaration of Independence?. Answer: Taxation without
representation, forced quartering, trial without jury.
◉ What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the
Declaration of Independence?. Answer: Colonists felt that England
was not protecting their rights, taxing without representation.
◉ John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals
are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property..
Answer: Natural Rights
◉ Which document outlined the first form of government for the
United States? Which system of government did this document
, create?. Answer: Articles of Confederation, a confederal system (no
central government)
◉ List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of
Confederation.. Answer: Central government was too weak,
document was inflexible and could not be changed, no national
currency, could not enforce laws, no executive branch, no court
system.
◉ What is the purpose of the Preamble to the constitution?. Answer:
It explains why the Constitution was written. It outlines the goals.
TB p. 88-89.
◉ What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the
ratification of the Constitution?. Answer: The need for a stronger
government
TB p. 47
◉ List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying
the Constitution.. Answer: No bill of rights, central government too
strong, did not want to lose state's rights.
◉ A legal member of a country is a. Answer: Citizen
