FCLE: Founding Documents,
American Democracy, U.S.
Constitution, Landmark Cases Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English
perspective of participatory governance? -
correct answer ✅It establishes a basis for individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of rights
(sometimes known as the "English Bill of Rights") in 1689? -
correct answer ✅Tension over who should rule; an individual or
the people.
Who is considered to have been the most influential enlightenment
philosopher on the Declaration of Independence? -
correct answer ✅John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower compact? -
correct answer ✅It is the first attempt by the Europeans of self-
government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by
Montesquieu? -
correct answer ✅Separation of powers.
, FCLE: Founding Documents,
American Democracy, U.S.
Constitution, Landmark Cases Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
For what purpose were the Federalist papers written? -
correct answer ✅To support ratification of the constitution and
explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the constitution to include? -
correct answer ✅A bill of rights
What are rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? -
correct answer ✅Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? -
correct answer ✅To encourage the colonists to demand
independence from Great Britain.
Which of the following were thought to be weakness of the
government laid out by the Articles of Confederation? -
correct answer ✅No power to tax and no executive or judiciary.
American Democracy, U.S.
Constitution, Landmark Cases Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English
perspective of participatory governance? -
correct answer ✅It establishes a basis for individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of rights
(sometimes known as the "English Bill of Rights") in 1689? -
correct answer ✅Tension over who should rule; an individual or
the people.
Who is considered to have been the most influential enlightenment
philosopher on the Declaration of Independence? -
correct answer ✅John Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower compact? -
correct answer ✅It is the first attempt by the Europeans of self-
government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by
Montesquieu? -
correct answer ✅Separation of powers.
, FCLE: Founding Documents,
American Democracy, U.S.
Constitution, Landmark Cases Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
For what purpose were the Federalist papers written? -
correct answer ✅To support ratification of the constitution and
explain its commitment to limited government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the constitution to include? -
correct answer ✅A bill of rights
What are rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? -
correct answer ✅Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? -
correct answer ✅To encourage the colonists to demand
independence from Great Britain.
Which of the following were thought to be weakness of the
government laid out by the Articles of Confederation? -
correct answer ✅No power to tax and no executive or judiciary.
