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QUIZ :" To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the consents of the governed."
- excerpt from the Declaration of Independence
Which enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement? - ANSWER :B. John
Locke's idea of the social contract
QUIZ :" We, whose names are underwritten . . . solemnly and mutually. . .
covenant [ agree to ] and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick
[ government], for our better Ordering and Preservation."
- excerpt from the Mayflower Compact
This part of the mayflower compact is an example of how the colonists put
which of the following into practice? - ANSWER :A. Social contract theory
QUIZ :Which newspaper headline reports a British action that angered colonist
and led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER :C. "
British Taxes: Unfair!"
QUIZ :Which event correctly completes the timeline? - ANSWER :D.
Declaration of Independence
QUIZ :According to this excerpt, how does the source of natural rights
compare to the source of government power? - ANSWER :B. Natural rights
come from God; government power comes from the people
QUIZ :How did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution? -
ANSWER :B. The Founding Fathers created a government with three branches
QUIZ :According to the Preamble of the Constitution, which of the following
are basic purpose of the government? - ANSWER :B. Establish justice, ensure
tranquility, provide for common defense, and promote welfare
QUIZ :Which of the following most clearly reveals the Founders ideas about
the source of government power? - ANSWER :A. We he people
QUIZ :In what way does the power of judicial review act as a check? -
ANSWER :C. Courts can declare presidential and congressional acts
unconstitutional
, QUIZ :Which of the following statements is true of the Federalist ? -
ANSWER :D. They feared the Articles of Confederation could not keep the
country united
QUIZ :Consider this situation: A president of a nation orders lawyers and
judges to be put in jail so that he or she can remain in power and not be tried
for crimes against people,. What basic principle of American government does
this violate? - ANSWER :B. The rule of law
QUIZ :? Civil Law
——————————————-|———————————————
•law designed to. | • laws that help settle
prevent behavior that | disputes between people
is harmful to society as |• used to help settle
a whole. | contract disputes, divorce
• Used to protect | proceedings, and property
against assault, murder, | boundaries
rape, and theft. |
Which of the following correctly completes the missing title in this table? -
ANSWER :A. Criminal law
QUIZ :Which of the following lists steps of the naturalization process in the
correct order, from first to last? - ANSWER :B. Apply for a permanent resident
visa, apply for citizenship, interview and pass citizenship tests, take oath of
allegiance
QUIZ :Which of the following are all U.S. citizens required to do? -
ANSWER :A. Serve on jury
QUIZ :Which duty of citizenship is critical to support government services? -
ANSWER :B paying taxes
QUIZ :Percentage of voting- age
Florida Residents who vote
———————————————————————————————
Year. | Percentage
———————————————|————————————————
1972. |. 59.0
1976. | 54.7
QUIZ :" To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men,
deriving their just powers from the consents of the governed."
- excerpt from the Declaration of Independence
Which enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement? - ANSWER :B. John
Locke's idea of the social contract
QUIZ :" We, whose names are underwritten . . . solemnly and mutually. . .
covenant [ agree to ] and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick
[ government], for our better Ordering and Preservation."
- excerpt from the Mayflower Compact
This part of the mayflower compact is an example of how the colonists put
which of the following into practice? - ANSWER :A. Social contract theory
QUIZ :Which newspaper headline reports a British action that angered colonist
and led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? - ANSWER :C. "
British Taxes: Unfair!"
QUIZ :Which event correctly completes the timeline? - ANSWER :D.
Declaration of Independence
QUIZ :According to this excerpt, how does the source of natural rights
compare to the source of government power? - ANSWER :B. Natural rights
come from God; government power comes from the people
QUIZ :How did these weaknesses impact the writing of the Constitution? -
ANSWER :B. The Founding Fathers created a government with three branches
QUIZ :According to the Preamble of the Constitution, which of the following
are basic purpose of the government? - ANSWER :B. Establish justice, ensure
tranquility, provide for common defense, and promote welfare
QUIZ :Which of the following most clearly reveals the Founders ideas about
the source of government power? - ANSWER :A. We he people
QUIZ :In what way does the power of judicial review act as a check? -
ANSWER :C. Courts can declare presidential and congressional acts
unconstitutional
, QUIZ :Which of the following statements is true of the Federalist ? -
ANSWER :D. They feared the Articles of Confederation could not keep the
country united
QUIZ :Consider this situation: A president of a nation orders lawyers and
judges to be put in jail so that he or she can remain in power and not be tried
for crimes against people,. What basic principle of American government does
this violate? - ANSWER :B. The rule of law
QUIZ :? Civil Law
——————————————-|———————————————
•law designed to. | • laws that help settle
prevent behavior that | disputes between people
is harmful to society as |• used to help settle
a whole. | contract disputes, divorce
• Used to protect | proceedings, and property
against assault, murder, | boundaries
rape, and theft. |
Which of the following correctly completes the missing title in this table? -
ANSWER :A. Criminal law
QUIZ :Which of the following lists steps of the naturalization process in the
correct order, from first to last? - ANSWER :B. Apply for a permanent resident
visa, apply for citizenship, interview and pass citizenship tests, take oath of
allegiance
QUIZ :Which of the following are all U.S. citizens required to do? -
ANSWER :A. Serve on jury
QUIZ :Which duty of citizenship is critical to support government services? -
ANSWER :B paying taxes
QUIZ :Percentage of voting- age
Florida Residents who vote
———————————————————————————————
Year. | Percentage
———————————————|————————————————
1972. |. 59.0
1976. | 54.7
