Which quote from the Declaration of Independence is the best example of the political principle of popular sovereignty? Options: “..all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”, “... to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them…”, “That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”, “The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”
EOC Review Part 1

Flashcard
•
Social Studies
•
12th Grade
•
Hard
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

34 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Back
“That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the power to govern come from?
Back
the people
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement explains one difference between the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution?
Back
The U.S. Constitution provided for three branches of government, but the Articles of Confederation only provided for a legislative branch.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which action was considered a requirement by the Anti-Federalists for ratification of the Constitution? Options: equal representation of all states, abolition of slavery, inclusion of a bill of rights, creation of an aristocracy
Back
inclusion of a bill of rights
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was a complaint against the Articles of Confederation that most Americans agreed with whether they were Federalists or Anti-Federalists during the ratification debate?
Back
The Articles of Confederation denied the central government the ability to raise necessary funds under its own authority.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What principle was James Madison arguing for in the Federalist Papers when he cited French philosopher Montesquieu? Options: separation of powers, full faith and credit, a republican form of government, a bicameral legislature
Back
separation of powers
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which scenario illustrates the checks and balances doctrine of the United States Constitution? Options: The president makes recommendations for the heads of federal agencies. Congress appoints heads of the Cabinet departments in the executive branch. The Supreme Court impeaches a member of Congress for ethics violations. Congress impeaches a president for violating a federal law.
Back
Congress impeaches a president for violating a federal law.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
30 questions
Unit 5: Political Participation Vocab Flashcard

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
25 questions
U.S. Government and Electoral Processes

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
27 questions
Judicial Branch

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
30 questions
US Government Core Unit 4 CUA Study Guide

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
30 questions
Government Semester Review 23/24

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
26 questions
Unit 1 AP Government Review

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
25 questions
GOVT - Unit 4 - Legislative Branch

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
31 questions
AP GoPO Unit 2a and 2b Review Flashcard

Flashcard
•
12th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
25 questions
Equations of Circles

Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
30 questions
Week 5 Memory Builder 1 (Multiplication and Division Facts)

Quiz
•
9th Grade
33 questions
Unit 3 Summative - Summer School: Immune System

Quiz
•
10th Grade
10 questions
Writing and Identifying Ratios Practice

Quiz
•
5th - 6th Grade
36 questions
Prime and Composite Numbers

Quiz
•
5th Grade
14 questions
Exterior and Interior angles of Polygons

Quiz
•
8th Grade
37 questions
Camp Re-cap Week 1 (no regression)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
46 questions
Biology Semester 1 Review

Quiz
•
10th Grade