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Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)

(02.03 MC)

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence shows that the colonists were influenced by John Locke's idea of natural rights?

"A decent respect … requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes."
"They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights."
"To prove this, let facts be submitted to a candid world."

Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

Which quote from the Declaration of Independence shows that the colonists were influenced by John Locke's idea of a social contract?

"Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes."
"He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us."
"He has refused his assent to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good."
"That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it."

Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.04 MC)

Why was keeping a continental army difficult under the Articles of Confederation?

States with smaller populations did not want an army.
States with larger populations did not want an army.
Congress had no power to raise a military separate from the states.
Congress could not force states to pay for troops' needs.

Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.01 LC)

Which of the following is a "social contract?"

A belief that government has final authority over citizens
An agreement between citizens and non-citizens in government
An agreement between citizens and their government
A belief that government should be divided into three branches

Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.05 MC)

Below are some of the powers of the legislative branch:

Can impeach and remove the president
Creates lower federal courts
Overrides presidential vetoes
Appropriates money

Which constitutional power of the legislative branch is missing from this list?
Nominates new federal judges
Declares laws unconstitutional
Grants pardons to federal offenders
Ratifies treaties

Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.05 MC)

The founders gave veto power to the office of the president to allow the

president to be in control of the House of Representatives
legislative branch to be more powerful than the president
executive branch to stop unfair laws at the last minute
judicial branch to decide if laws are constitutional

Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.04 MC)
Which phrase from the Preamble to the Constitution reminds the states to work together to protect the nation from outside threats?

"provide for the common defense"
"secure the blessings of Liberty"
"establish justice"
"insure domestic Tranquility"

Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.04 MC)

Choose the best option to complete the statement. The purpose of the first phrase of the U.S. Constitution, "We the people," is to

demonstrate the power of the president to the people
show the people that the government leaders are in charge
show that the people created the government and that it exists for the people
discourage enemies of the people from trying to interfere with our country

Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.05 LC)

A graphic which has a box in the middle that says Branches of U.S. Government. There are three boxes surrounding the middle box. Box one upper left hand corner contains the following: Legislative Branch, Facts followed by the letter A, Responsibilities followed by the letter B. Box two upper right hand corner contains the following: Letter C followed by the word Branch, Facts followed by the letter D, Responsibilities followed by the letter E and Leads the military. Box three below the middle box contains the following: Letter F followed by the word Branch, Facts followed by the letter G and Members serve for life, Responsibilities followed by the letter H.
© 2011 FLVS

Study the image above. Which of the following should you place on the line labeled "F"?

Judicial
Congress
Executive
Legislative

Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.05 LC)

Which branch of government enforces laws?

Executive
Judicial
Legislative
Congress

Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 HC)
The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense.

The powers of governing…in the hands of the king…himself such an…enemy
to liberty…is he…a proper person to say to these colonies, "YOU SHALL MAKE
NO LAWS BUT WHAT I PLEASE."

Based on this passage, which action would Thomas Paine support?
Requesting that the king send new leaders for the colonies
Sending gifts to the king in the hope of better treatment
Removing colonists who supported independence
Separating to form a new nation and government

Question 12(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.02 HC)
The quote below is from the English Bill of Rights.

"That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal."

This quote may have influenced the colonists to believe which idea?

Each person had the right to pay money to get out of arrest and punishment.
The king has the right to petition commitments that are considered illegal.
Citizens should be arrested and punished for sending petitions to the king.
Citizens should be able to bring requests and complaints to government.

Question 13(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.03 MC)

The diagram below describes events leading to the Declaration of Independence.

A flowchart of four boxes, the ones on the left pointing to the ones on the right. The first box has a question mark. The second says, Colonies demand political change. The third says, British ignore colonial grievances. The fourth says, Declaration of Independence is approved.
© 2013 FLVS

Which action completes the diagram?

British lose the French and Indian War
British policies limit colonial rights
Colonial leaders agree to higher taxes
The Second Continental Congress meets

Question 14(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.05 LC)

The judicial branch of the government is responsible for

enforcing the laws
interpreting the laws
making laws
proposing laws

answer each question seperately

The correct answers are:

Question 1: "They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights."

Question 2: "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it."

Question 3: Congress could not force states to pay for troops' needs.

Question 4: An agreement between citizens and their government.

Question 5: Declares laws unconstitutional.

Question 6: executive branch to stop unfair laws at the last minute.

Question 7: "provide for the common defense"

Question 8: show that the people created the government and that it exists for the people

Question 9: Judicial

Question 10: Executive

Question 11: Separating to form a new nation and government

Question 12: Citizens should be able to bring requests and complaints to government.

Question 13: British policies limit colonial rights

Question 14: interpreting the laws

Question 1: The quote from the Declaration of Independence that shows the influence of John Locke's idea of natural rights is "They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights."

Question 2: The quote from the Declaration of Independence that shows the influence of John Locke's idea of a social contract is "That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it."

Question 3: Keeping a continental army was difficult under the Articles of Confederation because Congress had no power to raise a military separate from the states.

Question 4: A "social contract" is an agreement between citizens and their government.

Question 5: The missing constitutional power of the legislative branch from the given list is "Declares laws unconstitutional."

Question 6: The founders gave veto power to the office of the president to allow the executive branch to stop unfair laws at the last minute.

Question 7: The phrase from the Preamble to the Constitution that reminds the states to work together to protect the nation from outside threats is "provide for the common defense."

Question 8: The purpose of the first phrase of the U.S. Constitution, "We the people," is to show that the people created the government and that it exists for the people.

Question 9: The correct answer to place on the line labeled "F" is "Judicial."

Question 10: The branch of government that enforces laws is the Executive branch.

Question 11: Based on the passage by Thomas Paine, he would support the action of separating to form a new nation and government.

Question 12: The quote from the English Bill of Rights may have influenced the colonists to believe that citizens should be able to bring requests and complaints to the government.

Question 13: The action that completes the diagram is "British policies limit colonial rights."

Question 14: The judicial branch of the government is responsible for interpreting the laws.