Topic Review: Important Documents
Quiz by Quizalize - Grade 8 Social Studies
Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Established representative self-government for PilgrimsNorthwest OrdinanceMayflower CompactFundamental Orders of ConnecticutDeclaration of Independence30s113.20.15.A
- Q2First constitution in the colonies; established separate church and state; written by Thomas HookerFundamental Orders of ConnecticutFederalist PapersDeclaration of IndependenceVirginia Plan30s113.20.15.E
- Q3Established freedoms for English citizens, including colonists; influenced U.S. Bill of RightsMagna CartaEnglish Bill of RightsFederalist PapersNorthwest Ordinance30s113.20.15.A
- Q41215 document that limited powers of English kingMagna CartaEnglish Bill of RightsDeclaration of IndepenenceTreaty of Paris30s113.20.15.A
- Q5English philosopher; wrote about "natural rights" to life, liberty, and property; influenced Declaration of IndependenceDavid HumeJohn LockeThomas HobbesImmanuel Kant30s113.20.15.E
- Q6Defined by Article VI as "the supreme law of the land"ConstitutionDeclaration of IndependenceFederalist PapersEnglish Bill of Rights30s113.20.15.D
- Q7The people have the power in governmentRepublicanismPopular SovereigntyIndividual RightsFederalism30s113.20.15.D
- Q8The people elect representatives to governIndividual RightsRepublicanismFederalismPopular Sovereignty30s113.20.15.D
- Q9Government by rule of lawSeparation of PowersRepublicanismLimited GovernmentFederalism30s113.20.15.D
- Q10Branches balance and control each otherSeparation of PowersChecks and BalancesLimited GovernmentFederalism30s113.20.15.D
- Q11Shared and divided state and national powersFederalismLimited GovernmentChecks and BalancesSeparation of Powers30s113.20.15.D
- Q12Government protects personal freedomsFederalismSeparation of PowersIndividual RightsChecks and Balances30s113.20.15.D
- Q13Legislative, executive, and judicial branches have different responsibilities and jobsIndividual RightsFederalismSeparation of PowersChecks and Balances30s113.20.15.D
- Q14The Articles of Confederation's biggest success; created an way to admit new statesFederalist PapersNorthwest OrdinanceNorthwest OrdinanceVirginia Plan30s113.20.15.B
- Q15These were written by John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison; encouraged immediate ratification of the US ConstitutionMagna CartaFederalist PapersEnglish Bill of RightsNorthwest Ordinance30s113.20.15.A