EOC Civics
Which event completes the diagram? Colonial Independence>>>>???>>>>Shay's Rebellion>>>>Constitutional Convention
Articles of Confederation
Which document contains this passage? The passage below is from a historical document We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
Declaration of independence
Which basic principle of American government is John Adams describing in this statement? A representation of the people in one assembly being obtained, a question arises, whether all the powers of government, legislative, executive, and judicial shall be left in this body? I think a people cannot be long free, nor ever happy, whose government is in one assembly.
Individual rights
What statement completes the diagram? Different: People are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights Same: ????? Different: Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed
It is the role of government to protect natural rights
What is the main idea of this passage? The passage below is from a historical document We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable Rights.....
People have the rights that cannot be denied by any government
Which weakness of the Articles of Confederation led to Shay's Rebellion?
The national government lacked the power to tax
How does the U.S Constitution address concerns that resulted from the government described in the passage below? Art. II. Each state retains is sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled.
The new government could settle disputes between the states
Which writing encourages the action demonstrated in the timeline? 1918-Latvia declare independence 1940-Soviet Union takes over Latvia 1988-Latvian people push for independence August 1991- Latvia declares independence September 1991- U.S president announces full diplomatic recognition of Latvia September 1991- Latvia joins the United Nations
common sense
What is one way that the ideas stated in the Declaration of Independence are evident today?
equal employment opportunities
Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements? The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights, 1689. That the pretended power of suspending laws....without consent of Parliament is illegal; That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted ; And that for redress of all grievances, and for the amending, strengthening and preserving of the laws, Parliaments ought to be held frequently.
establish justice
Based on the passage, where should governments get their power? The passage below is from a a historical document ..That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these end, it is the Right of the People to alter or to
from the public
What check does the U.S Senate have on the president?
refusing to confirm appointments
What enlightenment idea is represented by the image? the image shows the three branches of government: Executive, legislative and judiciary.
separation of powers
What enlightenment idea is represented by the headline? The headline says, "Daily News, approval rating for president reaches record high!
social contract
