Civics EOC Exam Study Guide; Questions &
Answers
What ideas is John Locke known for? Correct Answer-natural rights, natural law, and social
contract
Social Contract Correct Answer-people give away some of their power to the government
in exchange for protection
How did Montesquieu influence the Founding Fathers? Correct Answer-by giving them the
ideas of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
3 concepts found in the Magna Carta that influenced the Founding Fathers Correct
Answer-trial by jury, limited government, rule of law
3 rights that are found in the English Bill of rights that are found in the Us Bill of Rights
Correct Answer-freedom of speech, no cruel and unusual punishment, no taxes without
consent
3 concepts in the Mayflower Compact that influenced the Founding Fathers Correct
Answer-self-government, rule of law, and social contract
, Civics EOC Exam Study Guide; Questions &
Answers
What did Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the Founding Fathers to do? Correct
Answer-make America and independent country
3 things the British did that made the Colonists angry Correct Answer-quartering act, tea
act, and stamp act
Who was the "Grievances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to? Correct
Answer-the King
3 rights Thomas Jefferson said every American is entitled to Correct Answer-life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness
Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced Jefferson in the "natural Rights" section of the
Declaration of Independence? Correct Answer-John Locke
3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Correct Answer-No power to tax, regulate
trade, and enforce laws
, Civics EOC Exam Study Guide; Questions &
Answers
What are the goals of the Preamble? Correct Answer-A more perfect union, Establish
Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for the Common Defense, Promote the General
Welfare, and Secure the blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity
A more perfect union Correct Answer-make a better country
Establish Justice Correct Answer-fairness/equality - courts
Insure Domestic Tranquility Correct Answer-safety in towns or states
Provide for the Defense Correct Answer-keep the US safe - military
Promote the General Welfare Correct Answer-help people
Secure the blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity Correct Answer-forever
Answers
What ideas is John Locke known for? Correct Answer-natural rights, natural law, and social
contract
Social Contract Correct Answer-people give away some of their power to the government
in exchange for protection
How did Montesquieu influence the Founding Fathers? Correct Answer-by giving them the
ideas of Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances
3 concepts found in the Magna Carta that influenced the Founding Fathers Correct
Answer-trial by jury, limited government, rule of law
3 rights that are found in the English Bill of rights that are found in the Us Bill of Rights
Correct Answer-freedom of speech, no cruel and unusual punishment, no taxes without
consent
3 concepts in the Mayflower Compact that influenced the Founding Fathers Correct
Answer-self-government, rule of law, and social contract
, Civics EOC Exam Study Guide; Questions &
Answers
What did Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence the Founding Fathers to do? Correct
Answer-make America and independent country
3 things the British did that made the Colonists angry Correct Answer-quartering act, tea
act, and stamp act
Who was the "Grievances" of the Declaration of Independence addressed to? Correct
Answer-the King
3 rights Thomas Jefferson said every American is entitled to Correct Answer-life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness
Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced Jefferson in the "natural Rights" section of the
Declaration of Independence? Correct Answer-John Locke
3 weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation Correct Answer-No power to tax, regulate
trade, and enforce laws
, Civics EOC Exam Study Guide; Questions &
Answers
What are the goals of the Preamble? Correct Answer-A more perfect union, Establish
Justice, Insure Domestic Tranquility, Provide for the Common Defense, Promote the General
Welfare, and Secure the blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity
A more perfect union Correct Answer-make a better country
Establish Justice Correct Answer-fairness/equality - courts
Insure Domestic Tranquility Correct Answer-safety in towns or states
Provide for the Defense Correct Answer-keep the US safe - military
Promote the General Welfare Correct Answer-help people
Secure the blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity Correct Answer-forever
