7th Grade Civics End of Course Exam Study Guide

SS.7.C.1.9 - Define the rule of law and recognize its influence on the development of the American legal, political, and governmental systems.

1. 
   Rule of law
   
2. 
   Right to trial
   
3. 
   Capitalism
   
4. 
   Confederalism
   

1. 
   State of nature
   
2. 
   Checks and balances
   
3. 
   Separation of powers
   
4. 
   Transparency of institutions
   

27. Which political principle justifies this statement?

1. 
   The right to trial protects political institutions.
   
2. 
   The rule of law guarantees fair legal treatment.
   
3. 
   Checks and balances prevent tyranny in government.
   
4. 
   Separation of powers permits shared government authority.
   

SS.7.C.3.10 - Identify sources and types (civil, criminal, constitutional, military) of law.

1. 
   Civil
   
2. 
   Constitutional
   
3. 
   Criminal
   
4. 
   Military
   

1. 
   Civil
   
2. 
   Constitutional
   
3. 
   Criminal
   
4. 
   Military
   

30. According to the passage, which action did the U.S. Supreme Court find constitutional?

1. 
   The death penalty may be imposed only on adults.
   
2. 
   The death penalty may be imposed only on juveniles.
   
3. 
   The death penalty may be imposed on both adults and juveniles.
   
4. 
   The death penalty may be imposed on neither adults nor juveniles.