Foundations of American Government 8th - 12th Grade Quiz

Foundations of American Government

Assessment

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Leslie Rangel

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History

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8th - 12th Grade

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2 plays

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

3 mins • 1 pt

Ancient Greece/Athens had the first __________ which greatly influenced the US government.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Ancient Rome set up a _____ where citizens elected representatives to rule.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Who believed in a social contract between the people and the government in which people gave up some freedom in order to have their rights protected?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Thomas Hobbes believed that all humans are _______________.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Which enlightenment thinker believed that a strong government is needed to keep order?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

Which thinker introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

The king of what country was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

In 1689, Monarchs were forced by Parliament in England to sign this bill:

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1 min • 1 pt

English Pilgrims traveling to Massachusetts to settle wrote this in 1620.

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