7th Grade Civics EOC Full Review Questions
And Correct Answers 2024/25
The Enlgightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer Magna
Carta
Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S. constitution. - Correct
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? - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer Common Sense
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. - Correct Answer Boston Tea Party,
boycott, protest, literature
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? - Correct Answer
Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of Independence? - Correct
Answer 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. - Correct Answer Natural Rights
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of
government did this document create? - Correct Answer Articles of Confederation, a confederal system
(no central government)
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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? -
Correct Answer The need for a stronger government
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the Constitution. - Correct Answer No
bill of rights, central government too strong
A legal member of a country is a - Correct Answer Citizen
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen - Correct Answer Birth (Natural Birth) or
naturalization
List the steps in the naturalization process. - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Government
support of U.S. welfare
What is a plank? - Correct Answer A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform.for
And Correct Answers 2024/25
The Enlgightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by - Correct Answer 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 - Correct Answer Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer Magna
Carta
Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S. constitution. - Correct
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? - Correct Answer 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. - Correct Answer Common Sense
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English Policies. - Correct Answer Boston Tea Party,
boycott, protest, literature
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence? - Correct Answer
Taxation without respresentation, forced quartering violation of BR
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britian in the Declaration of Independence? - Correct
Answer 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. - Correct Answer Natural Rights
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of
government did this document create? - Correct Answer Articles of Confederation, a confederal system
(no central government)
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer 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? -
Correct Answer The need for a stronger government
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used to against ratifying the Constitution. - Correct Answer No
bill of rights, central government too strong
A legal member of a country is a - Correct Answer Citizen
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen - Correct Answer Birth (Natural Birth) or
naturalization
List the steps in the naturalization process. - Correct Answer 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? - Correct Answer Government
support of U.S. welfare
What is a plank? - Correct Answer A specific issue that is a part of a parties' platform.for
