1.1 KEY TERMS
1.2 KEY TERMS
Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome?
America's Founding Principles
Rule of Law
Random EOC questions
100
a principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches
CHECKS & BALANCES
100
individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments
NATURAL RIGHTS
100
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Ruled by the Assembly, a large meeting of thousands of citizens (adult males), who voted directly on laws and other issues
ANCIENT ATHENS
Birthplace of democracy, with citizens voting DIRECTLY on issues
100
The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution says that no person should “be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.” How does due process protect the rights of citizens?
A. It ensures that citizens have the right to vote.
B. It ensures that accused persons testify in court.
C. It ensures that accused persons have a fair trial.
D. It ensures that citizens have the right to petition the government.
C. It ensures that accused persons have a fair trial.
100
Which of the following is an example of a violation of the principle of the rule of law?
A. a citizen performs jury duty
B. a U.S. Senator does not pay his taxes
C. President gives the State of the Union address
D. The Supreme Court declares an executive action unconstitutional
B. a U.S. Senator does not pay his taxes
100
The president can veto a law, but Congress can override the veto. This is an example of which principle?
A. federalism
B. due process
C. judicial review
D. checks and balances
D. checks and balances
200
persons responsible for making or amending laws
LEGISLATIVE BODIES
200
those who govern must follow the laws; no one is above the law
RULE OF LAW
200
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Representative government with elected consuls, tribunes and other officials
ANCIENT ROME
200
Use the excerpt from Common Sense to answer the question.
[In] America, THE LAW IS KING. For as in absolute governments, the King is law, so in free countries the law ought to be King; and there ought to be no other.
Which fundamental concept of American democracy is embodied in this excerpt?
A. rule of law
B. natural rights
C. judicial review
D. social contract
A. rule of law
200
How does the rule of law protect against tyranny?
A. It makes government officials accountable to rules.
B. It provides a balance of power within the government.
C. It ensures that people accused of a crime have a fair trial.
D. It dictates that people are assumed innocent until proven guilty.
A. It makes government officials accountable to rules.
200
The image is from a historical document.
How does the constitutional republic of the United States reflect the ideas expressed in this document?
A. by establishing a tradition of civic participation
B. by allowing states to challenge federal laws in court
C. by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable
D. by creating a separation of powers between branches of government
C. by maintaining rule of law and holding all citizens accountable
300
a city-state in ancient Greece
POLIS
300
every individual is born equal, has equal opportunity to succeed, and is entitled to the same set of basic rights
EQUALITY OF MANKIND
300
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Civic participation (citizens participate in government processes)
BOTH
Civic Participation was a democratic principle found in both Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome
300
The Magna Carta, signed by King John of England in 1215, limited the power of the monarch? Which American principle does this represent?
A. Social Contract
B. Religious Liberty
C. Natural Rights
D. Limited Government
D. Limited Government
300
This quote is from a 1977 interview with President Richard Nixon.
"Well, when the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."
Which characteristic of the rule of law is weakened by Nixon’s quote?
A. It requires the oversight of the legislature.
B. It requires the separation of powers.
C. It must be enforced by a free press.
D. It must be applied consistently.
D. It must be applied consistently.
300
This image shows a courtroom during a trial. What is the importance of the trial procedure shown in this image?
A. It guarantees an innocent person will not be found guilty of a crime.
B. It guarantees transparency of institutions.
C. It guarantees the right to an attorney.
D. It guarantees due process of law.
D. It guarantees due process of law.
400
the act of taking full accountability for one’s actions, decisions, and thoughts
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
400
a government that has been limited in power, such as by a constitution, or written agreement
LIMITED GOVERNMENT
400
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Separation of powers: Different parts of the government had different powers; in some cases, they could check each other
ANCIENT ROME
400
Printed congressional hearings are available to the public at the Law Library of Congress. Which American principle does this illustrate?
A. Federalism
B. Separation of Powers
C. Transparency of Institutions
D. Checks & Balances
C. Transparency of Institutions
400
Which Landmark Case established that even the President of the United States must adhere to federal laws?
A. Marbury v. Madison
B. U.S. v. Nixon
C. Dred Scott v. Sanford
D. Plessy v. Ferguson
B. U.S. v. Nixon
400
How did the 14th Amendment extend rights granted to citizens?
A. by giving Native Americans the right to vote
B. by granting formerly enslaved African Americans full citizenship status
C. by adding new rights related to criminal proceedings
D. by preventing states from applying qualification tests for voters
B. by granting formerly enslaved African Americans full citizenship status
500
being involved in government processes to voice your opinion or help others
CIVIC PARTICIPATION
500
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
DUE PROCESS OF LAW
500
Does the following statement apply to Ancient Athens (Greece), Ancient Rome, or BOTH?
Voting: citizens express their choices by voting on issues or for representatives
BOTH
Citizens voted in both Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome
500
What was a motivation for safeguarding natural rights in the U.S. Constitution?
A. to control conflict
B. to distribute resources
C. to establish a federal system
D. to uphold the social contract
D. to uphold the social contract
500
Which option best describes the importance of the rule of law?
A. It allows police to keep evidence a secret during a criminal trial.
B. It exempts government leaders from having to follow procedures.
C. It protects citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.
D. It ensures different laws can be applied to people of different social classes.
C. It protects citizens from arbitrary and abusive uses of government power.
500
Which action must all U.S. citizens do?
A. vote
B. pay taxes
C. join a political party
D. perform community service
B. pay taxes