Quiz 1

Theories of Gov

100

this theory states that government formed from a larger/stronger person or group took over a smaller/weaker person or group

Force Theory

200

As humans grew over time, governments began to form. This explains what theory of gov?

Evolutionary Theory

300

Which theory of government is based on a monarch's stated power?

Divine Right Theory

400

Explain the Social Contract Theory

I give up some freedom to the government in order to get some protection and stability

500

Who is considered the "father" of social contract theory?

John Locke

Decl. of Indp.

100

The Declaration of Independence was signed on what date?

July 4th, 1776

200

This founding father was credited with writing the declaration of independence

Thomas Jefferson

300

This is the beginning of the Declaration of Independence and acts as its thesis

Preamble

400

Explain what a grievance is and how many are in the D of I

Grievance = a list of problems/ issues against you (in this case king george III to the colonists)

27 total

500

This is the concept of rights in the Declaration of Independence that are natural and can't be taken away

Inalienable Rights

Articles of Conf.

100

The Articles of Confederation gave most of the power to what part of government?

The States

200

In order for any laws to be passed, how many states had to agree?

Nine out of 13

300

This event ended the Articles of Confederation after fears from the elite

Shay's Rebellion

400

What were the two things that we have in our government that are missing from the Articles 

(HINT: one is a person, one is a group)

NO president

NO federal courts

500

A group of colonists had representatives from each state meet to make the first government (the A of C). What was this event called?

Second Continental Congress

Forms of Gov

100

A form of government where one leader has absolute power over the government and its people.

Dictatorship

200

This form of government is where a family passes leadership down by generation. Can be powerful or a figurehead

Monarchy

300

A government that is formed around a religion and its leaders is called what?

Theocracy

400

A form of government that is a small group of people who control the government for personal gain and corruption

Oligarchy

500

Explain the difference between a Democracy and a Republic

A democracy is where the decisions of the government are made by the people

A republic is where citizens elect people to represent them in government

Vocab/Concepts

100

Something used to buy and sell something. The formal term for "money"

Currency

200

The Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, and our government all show what concept? (two words)

Limited Government

300

This term means "trade between states" (two words)

Interstate Commerce

400

This term means that power in the government is split between the national government and the state governments

Federalism

500

This is the concept that the power of the government comes from the people

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