Civics Checkpoint

Where did democracy originate from?

• Russia

• Greece

• Ireland

• Japan

Why was the signing of the Magna Carta in British history significant to

Americans?

• It brought the idea of limited government to reality.

• It granted women the right to vote in Britain.
• It marked the end of monarchy in Britain.
• It was the first written constitution in the world.

Who was the English Philosopher and Physician regarded as one of the

most influential of the Enlightenment thinkers, and known as the,

"Father of Classical Liberalism," who also influenced many of the

founding fathers in the US?

• John Locke
• David Hume
• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Thomas Hobbes

Who selects the Supreme Court Justices?

• The Vice President selects the Supreme Court Justices.
• The President of the United States selects the Supreme Court Justices.
• Congress selects the Supreme Court Justices.
• The Chief Justice selects the Supreme Court Justices.

Who makes the laws in the United States?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What are the duties of the Supreme Court?

• Creating new laws for the country
• To interrupt the laws

• Enforcing laws at the federal level
• Managing state budgets and finances

Who is the Commander in Chief of the US military?

• The Chief of Staff of the Army
• The Vice President
• The President of the United States
• The Secretary of Defense

Which branch of government is in charge of enforcing or carrying out

the law?

• Judicial branch
• Legislative branch
• Executive branch

Which amendment lists these 5 freedoms: Freedom of religion,

Freedom of assembly, freedom of Press, freedom of Petition, freedom

of Speech?

• Eighth Amendment
• Fourth Amendment
• First Amendment
• Second Amendment

What does the term Rule of Law mean?

• The Rule of Law means that the law applies equally to all individuals, ensuring justice and accountability.
• The Rule of Law indicates that only government officials are subject to the law.
• The Rule of Law refers to the idea that laws are optional and can be ignored at will.
• The Rule of Law means that laws can be applied selectively based on personal connections.