American Government

“Starters” Quiz #3 (31 – 45)

Directions: Read each Question/Description and decide which Term/Concept/People is a correct
match. Then, write the letter in the “Answer” column on the left.

Answer Questions/Descriptions Terms/Concepts/People

F 1. What is the name of the first written constitution in America? A. Thomas Jefferson

O 2. What is a constitution? B. Distribution of wealth &

economic opportunity equally
among people
E 3. What is the definition of politics? C. Population; Government

M 4. Identify the name & define several “origin of state” theories. D. Seven (7) Years

A 5. What famous American Founding Father wrote the Declaration of E. People control or influence
Independence? the conduct, laws, & policies of
government.
L 6. What type of nation is in the early stages of industry & technology? F. Secret ballot voting; One
person, one vote
C 7. What are some of the essential features of a state or nation? G. John Locke

K 8. What are several major identifying criteria in a democracy? H. Fundamental Orders of

Connecticut
F 9. What are some characteristics of free elections? I. Constitutional Republic

B 10. What is one (1) of the three main goals of Socialism? J. Command

J 11. What is the name of the type of economic system that Communist K. Widespread education;
countries have? active citizen participation
N 12. What are some main characteristics of the economic system known L. Developing
as Capitalism?
G 13. What famous European Enlightenment political thinker & writer M. This is a plan for
greatly influenced our Founding Fathers? government.
14. What form of government does the United States have? N. Competition among
businesses; private ownership
I & control of property &
resources
15. Today, how much time does the U.S. Congress allow a State for O. A Social Contract is when
ratification of an amendment to the United States Constitution? people surrender power to
D maintain order; the Divine Right
of Kings is when the gods
choose the rulers