Civic Literacy Unit 2 Review

What is rule of law?

• The rule of law is the principle that law applies equally to all individuals, ensuring accountability and fairness in the legal system.
• The rule of law states that laws are optional and can be ignored by citizens.
• The rule of law is the idea that only certain individuals are subject to legal consequences.
• The rule of law means that laws can be changed at any time by the government.

When citizens feel misrepresented in a Representative Democracy what can they do?

• Citizens can ignore the issue and hope it resolves itself.
• Citizens should wait for the next election without taking any action.
• Citizens can vote to elect new leaders.

• Citizens can only complain to their friends about the misrepresentation.

How did John Locke's Second Treatise of Government influence the development of the American government?

• It promoted the idea of monarchy as the best form of government.
• It argued against the concept of individual rights and freedoms.
• It suggested that government should have unlimited power over the people.
• It influenced the idea that the U.S. government is responsible for protecting the natural rights of its citizens.

How did John Locke's ideas influence the writers of the Declaration of Independence?

• Locke's idea the people have the right to overthrow or reorganize a corrupt government.

• Locke's philosophy rejected the concept of individual rights.
• Locke believed in the divine right of kings.
• Locke advocated for absolute monarchy.

How did the founding fathers use Montesquieu's idea's in the central government?

• They ignored Montesquieu's ideas and created a unitary government.
• The founding fathers used Montesquieu's ideas by creating a system of checks and balances through the separation of government into three branches.
• They implemented a direct democracy inspired by Montesquieu.
• They established a monarchy based on Montesquieu's principles.

Who was Baron de Montesquieu?

• An Italian artist known for his paintings.
• A German military leader during World War I.
• A British economist famous for his theories on capitalism.
• A French political philosopher known for his work on government and the separation of powers.

How did Britain's pursuance of a policy the colonists felt was taxation with representation contribute to the American Revolution?

• The colonists were satisfied with Britain's taxation policies and did not seek independence.
• Britain's support for colonial self-governance strengthened ties with the colonists.
• Britain's military presence in the colonies was welcomed and did not lead to unrest.
• Britain's taxation without representation led to colonial unrest and the desire for independence, contributing to the American Revolution.

What does taxation without representation mean?

• It means being taxed by a government without having elected representatives in that government.
• It indicates that all citizens must pay the same tax rate regardless of income.
• It refers to the right to vote on tax laws.
• It means being represented by a government without paying taxes.

How did Thomas Jefferson's views influence the core values and direction of the U.S. government?

• Jefferson believed in a strong central government to control the states.
• Thomas Jefferson's advocacy for individual rights of equality, freedom and limited government shaped the core values of democracy .

• He opposed the idea of individual rights in governance.
• Jefferson's views had no significant impact on U.S. democracy.

Who was Thomas Jefferson?

• Thomas Jefferson was a British Prime Minister.
• Thomas Jefferson was a famous scientist and inventor.
• Thomas Jefferson was the first President of the United States.
• Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.