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Pre Thanksgivings Review
Test Description: Test given after in late October or November break to review
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) This philosopher influenced the making of the three branches of government:
A
Montesquieu
B
Thomas Paine
C
Thomas Hobbes
D
John Locke
2) Blood relations can allow someone to become a citizen by:
A
Jus Sanguinis
B
Citizenship Test
C
Naturalization
D
Jus Solis
3) While social contract and civil-liberties rights are necessary, a strong central government is also needed to enforce laws says who?
A
Thomas Hobbes
B
Thomas Jefferson
C
Thomas Paine
D
John Locke
4) What were weaknesses of the Articles of the Confederation?
A
Could not raise taxes
B
All of these
C
No military
D
Weak central government
5) Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A
Thomas Jefferson
B
Thomas Hobbes
C
Thomas Paine
D
none of these
6) What document was a rough draft to the Constitution?
A
Constitutional Convention
B
Articles of Confederation
C
Common Sense
D
Declaration of Independence
7) John Locke supported a social contract. He influenced the US government to protect people's Freedoms and Liberties through:
A
The three Branches of Government
B
The Bill of Rights
C
Articles of Confederation
D
None of these
8) Colonists created a group to oppose the British called the:
A
Thirteen Colonies
B
Sons of Liberty
C
Sons of Quartering
D
Liberty Kids
9) What is a belief of the antifederalist?
A
They were against the Constitution, and would only sign it with addition of a bill of rights
B
They were for the Constitution, and did not believe a bill of rights was needed
C
They were for the Constitution as is, and also wanted states rights
D
They were against the Constitution, but did want a strong central government
10) Thomas Paine is famous for writing the Common Sense work which was?
A
The preamble to the U.S. Constitution
B
The first draft of the Articles of Confederation
C
The first paragraph of the declaration of independence
D
A pamphlet calling for independence from Great Britain
11) Which of these are paths to become a U.S. citizen?
A
Join military, marry a citizen, work permit
B
live in the U.S. for 5 years and commit crimes, vote
C
give birth to a child in the U.S., take a civics test
D
vote in federal elections, own land, pursue happiness
12) What idea did founding fathers take from Montesquieu?
A
None of these
B
Checks and balances between the colonists and the king
C
Separation of powers into three branches
D
Increasing the ability to collect taxes
13) What document limited the power of the English King?
A
U.S. Constitution
B
Declaration of Independence
C
Mayflower Compact
D
Magna Carta
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