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This page shows a list of test questions in the 8th Grade Social Studies public release collection at MSDE. 8th Grade Social Studies
Standard "1.0 Civics," Indicator "1.2 …"

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This is a multiple choice question that allows you to select only one option.

Which action best supports the principle of “consent of the governed” found in the Declaration of Independence?

  1. A.
    An 18-year-old votes in a local election.
  2. B.
    A person hires a lawyer to represent them in court.
  3. C.
    A 45-year-old takes a civics class at a community college.
  4. D.
    A man signs a petition to grant equal pay to employees.

This is a multiple choice question that allows you to select only one option.

What is one principle that is directly stated in the Declaration of Independence?

  1. A.
    the right to due process
  2. B.
    consent of the governed
  3. C.
    freedom of speech
  4. D.
    the right to practice religion