Civics Exam Review

What was the primary reason Athens was not considered a true democracy?

• All citizens were allowed to vote

• Only a small percentage of the population was eligible to participate

• It was governed by a monarch

• All residents were considered citizens

What form of government did ancient Rome adopt?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Democracy

How is ancient Rome's government model reflected in modern democratic systems?

• Through the election of judges

• By allowing all citizens to vote

• Through the election of representatives

• By having a single ruler

What was Montesquieu's most significant contribution to modern government?

• The establishment of democracy

• The idea of direct elections

• The separation of powers or checks and balances

• The creation of a constitution

According to Hobbes, why is the creation of government necessary?

• To promote economic growth

• To avoid the state of nature

• To enforce religious doctrines

• To expand territories

Which example does not reflect a concept of democracy?

• Citizens exploring the possibilities of freedom and self-government.

• The majority ruling and protecting minority rights.

• The Senate and House passing a revised bill.

• The country adopting Christianity as the official religion.

What ideas from Beccaria did the founding fathers implement into the Bill of Rights?

• The right to bear arms.

• Freedom of speech.

• A fair and speedy trial.

• The right to privacy.

Why was Thomas Hobbes considered an outlier among Enlightenment thinkers?

• He supported the divine right of kings.

• He believed that humans were naturally cruel, selfish, and greedy.

• He advocated for absolute democracy.

• He promoted religious freedom.

How did Thomas Jefferson modify Locke's phrase for the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, freedom, and property.

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Life, liberty, and justice.

• Life, equality, and liberty.

What traditional concepts did Enlightenment thinkers question?

• The authority of the church.

• The traditional authority of the monarch.

• The need for education.

• The benefits of scientific advancements.