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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”the mobthe monarchthe presidentthe people - 2. Multiple Choice
What is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Rome
Paris
London
Athens
- 3. Multiple Choice
In our democracy the people vote ________________.
directly for the laws we want
for how long we want the president to be in power
for the rules in the classroom
for the people we want to represent us in government
- 4. Multiple Choice
A political system in which representatives, as in the United States, are elected by the people follows the model of a _____________.
direct democracy
a republic
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho fought in the French and Indian War?French vs. IndiansBritish vs. FrenchBritish vs. French and IndiansIndians vs. British
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where did the French and Indian War take place?
England
America
France
Africa
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWho won the French and Indian War?EnglandFranceIndiansSpain
- 8. Multiple Choice
Main author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
- 9. Multiple Choice
The 21 year old commander of the attacks on France was-
George Washington
King George III
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
- 10. Multiple Choice
influenced the idea of Life, liberty and property and 'consent of the governed?'
Charles de Montequieu
William Blackstone
King George III
John Locke
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich European power controlled territory B?EnglandFranceSpain
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who were the colonial leaders making decisions during the Revolutionary War?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Ben Franklin
Thomas Edison, John Deere, Abe Lincoln, George Washington
Daniel Boone, Barach Obama, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson
George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, Betsy Ross
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence was written to formally declare to the people and to the King of England that the colonies were separating from England and they wanted to explain why.TrueFalse
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThe Bill of Rights lists our rights as equals and places specific limits on government power. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights.TrueFalse
- 15. Multiple Choice
A group of colonists dressed as Indians and dumped British tea into the ocean. The became known as the Boston Tea party.
True
False
- 16. Multiple Choice
What were the British looking for at Lexington & Concord?
Money
Cannons
Gunpowder & Guns
Food
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the three branches of government?Executive, Legislative, JudicialExecutive, Legos, JudgesPresident, Vice President, and cabinet,City, state, and country
- 18. Multiple ChoiceHow long is the president’s term?2 years4 years6 years8 years
- 19. Multiple Choice. The ________________ contains the supreme laws of the land of the United States of America.Declaration of IndependenceConstitutionEmancipation ProclamationMagna Carta
- 20. Multiple Choice
The Senate and the House of Representatives is also called
Party
Congress
Term
Committee
- 21. Multiple ChoiceFree Speech is found in which Amendment?First AmendmentSecond AmendmentThird AmendmentFourth Amendment
- 22. Multiple Choice
Amendment Five says you need a warrant or probable cause to execute search and __________.
Saviors
Sharing
Seizures
Slavery
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