EOC Study Guide

Question 1

The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers was developed by___________________.

Answer 1

Montesquieu

Question 2

John Locke’s theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature known as the theory of __________.

Answer 2

Natural Rights

Question 3

Describe John Locke’s theory of social contract.

Answer 3

Citizens surrender some rights to be protected by the government.

Question 4

This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.

Answer 4

Magna Carta

Question 5

Explain the significance of the of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 5

No taxes w/o consent, Freedom of speech, No critical or unusual punishment, Influenced U.S. Bill of Rights.

Question 6

What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies.

Answer 6

Mayflower Compact

Question 7

This pamphlet was to persuade members of the second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.

Answer 7

Common Sense written by Thomas Paine.

Question 8

Give specific examples of colonial responses to English policies.

Answer 8

Boston tea party, Boycotts & Protests, Stamp Act & Stamp Act Congress, and Boycott imported goods.

Question 9

What concerns of the colonists’ led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

Answer 9

“ No taxation without representation.”

Question 10

What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the Declaration of Independence?

Answer 10

Unfair taxes, Unfair Acts, Quartering Acts, Lack of Representation in Parliament, Dissolved representative houses(legislatures) in colonies, Cut off trade & trial by jury.

Question 11

John Locke’s theory of ________________________guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property.

Answer 11

Natural Rights

Question 12

Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this document create?

Answer 12

Articles of Confederation, Confederation Government.

Question 13

List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Answer 13

Raise taxes, enforce laws, regulate trade, no national courts, no chief executive.

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution.

Answer 14

Outlines the propose and intentions of the United States Constitution

Question 15

What was the main argument the Federalist used to support the ratification of the Constitution?

Answer 15

Federalist believed a strong central government was needed to solve the countries problems

Question 16

What was the main argument the Anti-Federalist used to against the ratification of the Constitution?

Answer 16

Ani-Federalist believed a strong central government would take away newly won rights.

Question 17

A legal member of a country is a ____________________.

Answer 17

Citizen

Question 18

Name the two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen

Answer 18

1. Birth

2. Naturalization Process

Question 19

List the steps in the naturalization process

Answer 19

18 or older, lawful permanent resident for 5 yrs, read&write English, good moral character, Understanding of U.S. Civics

Question 20

What are the major believes of the Democratic Party?

Answer 20

A political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in peoples lives particularly those who are needed.

Question 21

What are the major believes of the Republican Party

Answer 21

A political party that believes that the federal government should play a small part in peoples lives; they favor lower taxes and less government spending

Question 22

What is a platform?

Answer 22

A document stating the aims and goals of a political party.

Question 23

Give an example of media informing the public about the government.

Answer 23

Media as a watch dog, exposing illegal activity-exposed