1.1 Greece/Rome/Judeo
1.2 Principles of America's Founding & 1.3 Foundational Documents
1.4 Enlightenment
1.5 British Policies & 1.6 Declaration of Independence
1.11 Rule of Law
100
Which idea was shared by both Ancient Rome and the Judeo-Christian tradition?
A. Individual Worth
B. Separation of Powers
C. Voting Rights
D. Rule of Law
D. Rule of Law
100
The diagram below shows that colonists formed some of their political views from some historical documents. 
Which phrase completes the diagram?
A. Individual rights
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Self-government
D. Right to fair trial
C. Self-government
100
The image below represents an Enlightenment idea.
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
A. social contract
B. separation of powers
C. natural rights
D. checks and balances
B. separation of powers
100
The passage below is from a historical document.
“...That to secure these rights, Government are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, -- That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it....”
Based on this passage, where should government get their power?
A. from a king
B. from the people
C. from elected leaders
D. from an elite group of people
B. From the people
100
Which of the following statements best defines the “rule of law”?
A. A majority of citizens have the right to change government leaders at any time.
B. Both ordinary citizens and government leaders must obey the same set of written laws.
C. Government leaders hold special powers in emergencies when there is no time to change the law.
D. Because of their responsibilities, government leaders are not subject to the same laws as other citizens.
B. Both ordinary citizens and government leaders must obey the same set of written laws.
200
The Ancient Roman Republic wrote down laws to make sure everyone understood them. The laws were written in 12 sections and discussed property, crime, family, theft, marriage and inheritance. These were engraved on tablets of metal and displayed in the city for everyone to see. Each law applied to everyone in Rome.
What idea is depicted in the excerpt that illustrates how Ancient Rome influenced America's principles?
A. Rule of Law
B. Civic Participation
C. Legislative Bodies
D. Due Process of Law
A. Rule of Law
200
Which of the following is an idea from the English Bill of Rights that impacted colonial views on government?
A. A government should be limited in its powers.
B. People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
C. Free people should not be controlled by a government.
D. Representative self-government is important to democracy.
B. People have the right to life, liberty, and property.
200
Which statement describes an Enlightenment idea that appears in America's founding documents?
A. Governments are above the rule of law.
B. People are not free to criticize their leaders.
C. People are born equal and with certain rights.
D. Governments are not responsible for protecting people.
C. People are born equal and with certain rights.
200
Which statement most accurately reflects the colonists' reactions to British policies?
A. Colonists began to influence decisions made by Parliament through protests.
B. Colonists were violent in their responses, which led to the immediate start of war.
C. Colonists remained loyal to Britain because they were unable to protect themselves.
D. Colonists resisted British policies which gradually led to the movement for independence.
D. Colonists resisted British policies which gradually led to the movement for independence.
200
A government passes a law stating that individuals accused of crimes must be given notice of the charges against them, access to legal representation, and a fair trial before punishment.
Why is this action significant?
A. It removes the role of courts in legal decisions.
B. It increases the speed of government decision-making.
C. It gives government officials greater control over citizens.
D. It establishes due process, which is essential to the rule of law.
D. It establishes due process, which is essential to the rule of law.
300
Which of the following shows the influence of legislative bodies in the United States?
A. Representative Government
B. The Assembly
C. U.S. Congress
D. The King
C. U.S. Congress
300
A law applies consistently to all citizens, regardless of wealth, status, or position.
Which founding principle is best reflected in this situation?
A. equality of mankind
B. social contract
C. limited government
D. natural rights
C. limited government
300
Read the following excerpt and answer the question below.
…[W]henever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government… -Declaration of Independence, 1776
Which political principle is reflected in this quote?
A. rule of law
B. natural law
C. republicanism
D. social contract
D. social contract
300
Events that Contributed to the Writing of the Declaration of Independence:
• Parliament passes the Stamp Act --> Colonists voice their objection to the Stamp Act through protests --> Parliament passes the Declaratory Act giving themselves the ability to pass laws for the colonists
Based on the information above, disagreement over what main issue caused this series of events?
A. the colonists’ privilege to establish local settlements
B. the colonists’ right to participate in their national government
C. the colonists’ responsibility to finance local colonial operations
D. the colonists’ ability to criticize their national and state governments
B. the colonists’ right to participate in their national government
300
Many colonists believed that government power should not be absolute and that leaders should be held accountable for their actions.
Which historical development most directly influenced this belief?
A. The argument that colonies should separate entirely from British rule
B. The belief that government should represent the economic interests of the people
C. The principle that rulers must obey the law and cannot act with unlimited authority
D. The idea that colonists could create their own government through majority agreement
C. The principle that rulers must obey the law and cannot act with unlimited authority
400
Ancient Rome was one of the earliest examples of a representative democracy. This influenced the Founders to establish...
A. A republican form of government
B. A unicameral form of government
C. A monarchial form of government.
D. An oligarchical form of government.
A. A republican form of government
400
The passages below are from a founding document.
Which passage refers to a violation of due process of law?
A. Passage 1
B. Passage 2
C. Passage 3
D. Passage 4
D. Passage 4
400
Identify the statement that reflects how Montesquieu's Enlightenment ideas influenced the Founding Fathers.
A. Government is created through the consent of the people to be ruled by the majority.
B. Monarchies based on voluntary consent that people give to the formation of the government.
C. A limited government that is divided into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers.
D. People have rights, such as the right to life, liberty, and property independent of the laws of any particular society.
C. A limited government that is divided into separate branches, each of which has separate and independent powers.
400
The statements below are from a historical document.
How does the modern political system in the United States uphold the principles expressed in these statements?
A. by requiring voter registration laws for local elections
B. by causing elected officials to be responsible to citizen needs
C. by allowing federal judges to be appointed by elected officials
D. by making local governments responsible for monitoring elections
B. by causing elected officials to be responsible to citizen needs
400
Which phrase would best title the list below?
________?_________
- Fair procedures
- Decisions based on law
- Accountability to the law
- Consistent application of the law
A. "The obligations and responsibilities of American citizens"
B. "The purpose of government as identified in the Preamble"
C. "The effects of separation of powers among the three branches"
D. "The impact of the rule of law on government officials and institutions"
D. "The impact of the rule of law on government officials and institutions"