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Unit 1 Part 2 Test Review

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  • Q1
    Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
    support for states' rights and slavery
    a belief in the natural rights of citizens
    a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy
    the need for a federal system of government
    45s
  • Q2
    The phrase in the Declaration of Independence stating "that governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" illustrates the principle of
    equality before the law.
    federalism.
    judicial review.
    the Social Contract theory.
    45s
  • Q3
    John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, and Jean Jacques Rousseau all were
    proponents of a constitutional monarchy in France.
    influences on the ideals that shaped American government.
    advocated American independence.
    French Enlightenment philosophers.
    45s
  • Q4
    "That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." This quote from the Declaration of Independence is referring to the principle of
    limited government.
    one person, one vote.
    federalism.
    checks and balances.
    45s
  • Q5
    In the Declaration of Independence, whom did the Americans indict for "repeated injuries and usurpations"?
    King George III, because of the crown's apparent intention to establish despotism
    Parliament, because of the oppressive legislation that it had passed over ten years
    British merchants, because their drive for personal profits had caused them to ignore the greater good of the empire
    The king's ministers, because they had refused to compromise and had turned the king and Parliament against the colonies
    45s
  • Q6
    The Magna Carta is MOST important for which reason?
    it created Parliament
    it was the "great charter"
    it put limits on the monarch's powers
    it created the first democracy in England
    45s
  • Q7
    Which BEST describes "common law"?
    laws based on the rule of precedent
    a collection of laws that do not apply to elite people
    laws that come straight from monarchs
    statements and laws interpreting the Constitution
    45s
  • Q8
    "Man being born with a title to perfect freedom, and enjoyment of all the rights and privileges of the law of nature, equally with any other man, hath by nature a power, not only to preserve his life, liberty and estate, against the injuries and attempts of other men..." -John Locke. John Locke's writing MOST LIKELY reflects the ideals of which movement?
    Liberalism
    Imperialism
    Enlightenment
    Romanticism
    45s
  • Q9
    The ancient Greek city-state of Sparta was run as an oligarchy, meaning
    all adult males enjoyed equal political rights.
    the economy was controlled by the masses.
    foreigners were not allowed to participate in trade.
    a small group of citizens controlled things.
    45s
  • Q10
    Because Canada is a parliamentary democracy, its political leader
    is elected by an electoral college chosen by the unicameral legislature.
    is chosen by the party with the majority of members in the legislature.
    is elected by the majority of the popular votes of its citizens.
    is whoever is the eldest child of the current reigning monarch.
    45s
  • Q11
    According to John Locke, if the government failed to protect natural rights, what did citizens have a right to do?
    To create a direct democracy and allow individuals to govern
    To divide the government into three separate parts
    To elect new government leaders to rule the country
    To overthrow the government and establish a new one
    45s
  • Q12
    Which European philosopher proposed that dividing the government into three branches would prevent any one person or group from gaining total control?
    Thomas Hobbes
    Baron de Montesquieu
    Rousseau
    Voltaire
    45s
  • Q13
    Which statement best describes a political theory of John Locke?
    A government's power comes from the consent of the people.
    Men and women are born free and entitled to equality.
    There should be a separation between church and state.
    The government should be divided into three separate branches.
    45s
  • Q14
    How did the English Bill of Rights limit the power of the monarch?
    Parliament could not rule without the consent of the monarch.
    A cabinet was created to represent Parliament's majority party.
    The monarch could not levy taxes without a specific grant from Parliament.
    Nobles were selected to be a part of the monarch's special advisory group.
    45s
  • Q15
    How is a representative democracy similar to a constitutional monarchy?
    The monarch is the head of government.
    Lawmakers inherit government office.
    Prime Ministers are appointed.
    The power of the government is limited.
    45s

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