Civics Exam 2

Both government and the governed (the people) must obey the law:

• feudalism
• Parliament
• rule of law

A system of social, economic, and political organization, based on the control of land:

• feudalism
• Parliament
• rule of law

The legislative body of British government:

• feudalism
• Parliament
• rule of law

True or False: Feudalism introduced the idea of government based on a contract.

• True
• False

True or False: A constitution does NOT have to be a single written document.

• True
• False

A name for someone who supported the Revolution:

• Loyalist or Torie
• Patriot

A name for someone who remained loyal to the king:

• Loyalist or Torie
• Patriot

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To declare independence from Great Britain
• To be sure that reasons were clear for declaring independence
• Both

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776
• August 2, 1776
• July 4, 1789

What does the Declaration state about all men?

• All men are created equal
• Everyone has the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Both