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What is limited government/limited monarchy?
Government may only do things the people have given it the power to do. King/Queen are not all-powerful, agree to be bound by laws
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Name 2 events that angered the colonists and led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Boston Massacre, Tea Act, Stamp Act, Sugar Act, Quartering Act, etc.
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"he has refused his assent to the laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good" What does assent mean? A. To agree B. To end C. To take away D. To boycott
A. to agree, to allow He has refused to agree to laws or allow laws that could help the colonists
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"it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government...." Interpret this quote, what does alter and abolish mean? A. To add B. To assent C. To end D. To petition
C. citizens have the right to end, change or replace the government
100
During the Enlightenment, Philospher John Locke believed people are born with natural rights. What are natural rights?
can not be taken away life, liberty and right to own property (influenced the DOI)
200
What are grievances?
complaints He has.... He has..... He has.... (The king has done this to us....)
200
"...they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..." Which of the following most likely inspired this paragragh in the D.O.I? A. Common Law B. Triangular Trade C. French and Indian War D. Enlightenment
D. Enlightenment John Locke said people are born with natural rights that can not be taken away (Life, Liberty and Property)
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What was the Enlightenment?
Time period of new ideas and a new way of thinking about the government. Influenced our individual rights Used logic, reasoning and social progress Locke and Montesqueiu
200
"We hold theses truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." What does self-evident mean?
obvious to all
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When Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" he was calling for self-government. What does self-government mean?
He believed that we should break away from England and form our own government. To no longer be under control of another country's government.
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All grievenaces listed in the Declaration of Independence start with what two words?
He has... He has... He has...
300
What does unalienable mean?
born with, can not be taken away
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What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
300
Which document granted rights to Nobles, limited the King's power, established Rule of Law and stated those who are governed have rights. A. Magna Carta B. English Bill of Rights C. U.S. Constitution D. Mayflower Compact
A. Magna Carta
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What does "consent of the governed" mean?
Approval of the people Also an example of a social contract (agreement ofthe people)
400
Which of the following describes when people agree to be governed and follow laws in exchange for protection that these laws would give? a. Social Contract b. Separation of Powers c. Enlightenment d. Assertion
A. Social Contract
400
What was the Mayflower Compact? A. Letter the colonists sent to King George III B. Pamphlet written by Thomas Paine C. Document that limited the power of the king D. A written plan for government
D. A written plan for government
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"Consent of the governed" is also a _________? A. natural rights B. social contract C. charter D. grievance
B. Social Contract- an agreement among the people Consent of the governed=approval of the people
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Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense and called for self-government? A. John Locke B. King George III C. Thomas Jefferson D. Thomas Paine
D. Thomas Paine
400
In the DOI, the colonists_____________. A. stated their rights as citizens B. bargained with the King C. protested the Intolerable Act D. declined an offer for representation
A- stated their rights
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What does "no taxation without representation" mean? A. Colonists felt they lacked representation in British government and thus should not be subject to taxes B. Colonists felt taxes should be illegal C. Colonists believed Native Americans should be exempt from taxes D. Colonists were angry that taxes were higher in the colonies than in England
A. Colonists did not want to be taxed without having their voices be heard on the issue. They had no one in England representing them.
500
What basic principle is established in the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights? A. Checks and Balances B. Limited Government C. All men are created equal D. Popular Sovereignty
B
500
Which philospher believed in an idea called "Separation of Powers"? Stating that government should be separated into three separate but equal branches? A. Locke B. Hobbes C. Jefferson D. Montesqueiu
D. Montesqueiu
500
In which of the following ways did Britain try to assert control over the American colonies? A. religious regulations B. agricultural regulations C. environmental regulations D. economic regulations
D taxes, limted goods and services, stopped trade
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The pamphlet Common Sense and the Mayflower Compact have in common? A. Rule of Law B. Federalism C. Separation of Powers D. Self-Government
D. Self-Government
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