Question 26(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.03 MC)
A map of North America with international borders, state borders and province borders is shown. The map legend displays four types of borders. State and province borders are shown as a thin black line. International borders are shown with thick dark lines. State river boundries are shown with a thin blue line and International river boundries are shown with a thick blue line.
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Which of the following is a true statement about the map?
The border between Canada and New York is a thin, black line; this indicates a national boundary.
The border between Canada and Vermont is a thick, black line, this indicates a national boundary.
The border between Canada and the Vermont is a thin, blue line; this indicates a national boundary.
The border between New York and Vermont is a thick, black line; this indicates a national boundary.
Question 27(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.03 MC)
A map of North America with international borders, state borders and province borders is shown. The map legend displays four types of borders. State and province borders are shown as a thin black line. International borders are shown with thick dark lines. State river boundries are shown with a thin blue line and International river boundries are shown with a thick blue line.
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Which of the following is a true statement about the map?
The border between Washington and Canada is a thin, blue line; this indicates a national boundary.
The border between Canada and Maine is a thin, black line; this indicates a state boundary.
The border between Washington and Canada is a thin, black line; this indicates a national boundary.
The border between Canada and Maine is a thick, black line; this indicates a national boundary.
Question 28(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.04 HC)
Use the following map to answer the question.
Map of the United States showing Daily Average Hours Available For Solar Electric (Solar PV) Panels. Image shows that the Northwest averages of 3.5 to 5 hours. The Northeast averages 4.2 to 4.5 hours. The Southwest averages 5 hours to 6 hours. The Southwest averages 4.2 to 4.5 and the Mid west averages 4.2 to 4.5.
Imagine your family has decided to take advantage of solar power to reduce energy costs. Each of you is willing to move to make the change to solar power the best possible. You currently live in Louisiana. Where should your family move to most improve your solar energy resources?
Southern Florida
Eastern Michigan
Northern California
Western Arizona
Question 29(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.01 MC)
A world map is shown with indicators located the map. The following locations are labeled and shown with a red indicator: American Samoa, Baker Island, Guam, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Atoll, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Palmyra Atoll, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Wake Island and Hawaii. All major oceans are also labeled.
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Which of the following U.S. territories or protectorates is south of the Hawaiian Islands and in the Pacific Ocean?
Johnston Atoll
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Midway Atoll
Question 30(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.05 MC)
Responsible citizens help to create
a safe and secure society
a perfectly run society
an outstanding business environment
the best school system
Question 31(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(01.05 MC)
Which of these is a way a person can become a citizen of the United States?
Complete the naturalization process.
Swear loyalty to the U.S.
Become a permanent resident.
Pass a government test.
Question 26: The border between Canada and Vermont is a thick, black line, this indicates a national boundary.
Question 27: The border between Washington and Canada is a thin, black line; this indicates a national boundary.
Question 28: Northern California
Question 29: Johnston Atoll
Question 30: a safe and secure society
Question 31: Complete the naturalization process.
Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of the following ideas is about dividing government into legislative, judicial, and executive branches?
Separation of powers
Social contract
Natural rights
Will of the majority
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of Europe's Enlightenment philosophers wrote about natural rights?
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
George Washington
Thomas Hobbes
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
John Locke believed that if government does not protect natural rights, then
citizens know that the government is working because they have safety
it breaks the social contract, and people can create a new government
citizens should combine the parts of government into a single branch
it must have a good reason for doing so, and citizens should not complain
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
The idea of "natural rights" means that
people have the right to life, liberty, and property
government may rule because of citizen agreement
people divide government into three tasks
government has final authority over all citizens
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of the following ideas did both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke write about?
Social contract
Natural law
Declaration of independence
Separation of powers
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
If people believe that separation of powers is important, which of the following would not be a government they support?
a government where responsibility is divided between groups of people
a government where a single ruler, like a king, makes all the decisions
a government with legislative, executive, and judicial branches
a government where no one group of people has all the control
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
According to John Locke, the "natural rights" are
separation of powers
will of the majority and power
social contracts and voting
life, liberty, and property
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Imagine your local police arrest a person suspected of robbing many homes and stores. This is an example of how government
abuses the power citizens give to it
makes laws through representatives
fulfills its promise in the social contract
operates by the rule of direct democracy
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Read the quote. Then answer the question that follows.
“The god who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time: the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them.” – Thomas Jefferson
Which of the following Enlightenment ideas does Thomas Jefferson support in this quote?
separation of powers
limited government
social contract
natural rights
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Read the quote. Then select the statement that is true about the quote.
“Liberty may be endangered by the abuse of liberty, but also by the abuse of power…The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.”—James Madison
The quote best reflects the idea of social contract. It says that the government’s job is to protect people’s rights and keep them safe from harm.
The quote best reflects the idea of social contract. It says that a strong government is needed with strong laws to stop people from criminal acts.
The quote best reflects the idea of natural law. It says that the job of government is to protect people’s liberties, even those that are disagreeable.
The quote best reflects the idea of natural law. It says government power must be restricted to protect rights because people by nature are selfish.
Question 1: Separation of powers
Question 2: John Locke
Question 3: it breaks the social contract, and people can create a new government
Question 4: people have the right to life, liberty, and property
Question 5: Social contract
Question 6: a government where a single ruler, like a king, makes all the decisions
Question 7: life, liberty, and property
Question 8: fulfills its promise in the social contract
Question 9: natural rights
Question 10: The quote best reflects the idea of natural law. It says government power must be restricted to protect rights because people by nature are selfish.
Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Did the Magna Carta influence the American colonists’ ideas about government?
No, it was a document read only in England and did not influence the American colonists.
No, it was an agreement between some of the American colonists to follow rules when they established their colony.
Yes, it was an example of a limited monarchy in England, and explained that the monarch should not have unrestricted powers.
Yes, it was a contract between early English settlers and was used to set up all of the American colonies.
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
“We… do… solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation.”
Which of the following is a true statement about the quote?
This is a quote from the Mayflower Compact and reflects the principle of self-government.
This is a quote from the Magna Carta and reflects the principle of limited monarchy.
This is a quote from Common Sense and explains why the American colonists should declare independence.
This is a quote from the English Bill of Rights and describes the basic rights of all citizens.
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Study the following quote. Then answer the question that follows.
"No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions ... except by the lawful judgment of his peers."
This quote from the Magna Carta encouraged American colonists to believe that
people accused of crimes had certain rights unless found guilty through a legal process
free people should be put in jail for their own safety if threatened by their neighbors
anyone can be arrested, put in jail, and have his or her stuff taken away by peers
only going to court can determine whether a person should get their property returned
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Study the following quote. Then answer the question that follows.
"We ... enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience."
This quote from the Mayflower Compact helped American colonists understand the idea of
petition
constitutional monarchy
tyranny
social contract
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Study the following quote. Then answer the question that follows.
"That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal;"
This quote from the English Bill of Rights would have influenced the American colonists to think that they
could make requests of the king without fear of getting into trouble for it
may meet with the monarch only when accused of a crime and found guilty
had no right to question the monarch's actions, laws, or punishments
should be happy with their current situation under the British monarch
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of these documents listed specific rights that the monarch would have to protect and respect?
English Bill of Rights
Paine's Common Sense
U.S. Constitution
Mayflower Compact
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of these documents was an agreement among new colonists to follow laws for the common good?
Mayflower Compact
Magna Carta
Paine's Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of the following is not an idea from Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense?
British leaders base decisions on their own interests, not the colonies' interests.
American colonists were from all over Europe, not just Britain.
The British monarch should be respected as a matter of common sense.
The American colonies would do well without any help from Britain.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of the following statements best describes the influence of the Magna Carta?
It showed that a monarch's powers were limited, that even he or she had to respect citizen rights and laws.
It taught colonists that people could come together for a common cause and create a brand-new government.
It created a list of specific rules that people starting a new colony should agree to and follow for the good of all.
It represented the wishes of the European monarchs that they should have an absolute right to rule their colonies.
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
King John of England signed a document in 1215 that limited his own powers as monarch. Which of the following is this document?
Mayflower Compact
Paine's Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Question 1: Yes, it was an example of a limited monarchy in England, and explained that the monarch should not have unrestricted powers.
Question 2: This is a quote from the Mayflower Compact and reflects the principle of self-government.
Question 3: people accused of crimes had certain rights unless found guilty through a legal process
Question 4: social contract
Question 5: could make requests of the king without fear of getting into trouble for it
Question 6: English Bill of Rights
Question 7: Mayflower Compact
Question 8: The British monarch should be respected as a matter of common sense.
Question 9: It showed that a monarch's powers were limited, that even he or she had to respect citizen rights and laws.
Question 10: Magna Carta
Question 26: The correct answer is "The border between Canada and Vermont is a thick, black line, this indicates a national boundary."
Question 27: The correct answer is "The border between Washington and Canada is a thin, blue line; this indicates a national boundary."
Question 28: Based on the information provided, the best place for the family to move to improve their solar energy resources would be "Northern California."
Question 29: The correct answer is "Johnston Atoll."
Question 30: The responsible citizens help to create "a safe and secure society."
Question 31: A person can become a citizen of the United States by "Completing the naturalization process."