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Civics Exam Review

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Which phrase is often associated with why the Europeans wanted to explore? Gold, God, Glory
Why was the Mayflower Compact created? To set rules for the people
According to John Locke, all men deserve these certain rights of Life, Liberty, and Property. What did John Locke call these? Natural Rights
A legislature with two houses is known as a __________ congress. Bicameral
Which compromise settled the debate on how representation should be decided for the Legislative Branch? The Great Compromise
A group of people peacefully assemble to protest a new law. Which amendment allows them to do so? Amendment 1
Which amendment protects homeowners from keeping soldiers in their homes during times of peace? Amendment 3
Public outcry over the environmental disaster, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, prompted President Obama to put a ban on what? Drilling for oil offshore
What is the difference between a Presidential Democracy and a Parliamentary Democracy? In a Parliamentary Democracy, the majority party chooses who is going to be the executive power of government
All of the following government's citizens don't usually have rights except______. Democracy
Which branch of the military carries out land operations? US Army
Which agency will carry out secret actions against foreign enemies of the US? CIA
Which agency helps local communities through a natural disaster, like a hurricane? FEMA
Which government agency investigates crimes that violate national civil rights laws? FBI
If a person is accused of murder, what sort of crime is that? Felony
What type of court cases do not involve jail time? Civil cases
Which system of law addresses crimes committed by someone under the age of 18? Juvenile
Shoplifting and minor traffic offenses are examples of what type of law? Misdemeanor
What is the highest court in the state of North Carolina? The NC Supreme Court
How long do justices of the Supreme Court serve? For life
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