The Philosophers
Which philosopher believed a strong sovereign was needed to prevent violence and disorder?
Thomas Hobbes
What form of government has a king or queen as its head of state?
Monarchy
What 1620 agreement established a framework for self-government among the Mayflower settlers?
Mayflower Compact
Which branch makes federal laws?
Legislative branch
What presidential action rejects a bill passed by Congress?
Veto
Which philosopher argued that government should protect natural rights, including life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What form of government gives a small group of people control?
Oligarchy
What document announced the thirteen colonies' independence from Great Britain in 1776?
Declaration of Independence
Which branch carries out and enforces federal laws?
Executive branch
Which chamber of Congress votes to confirm a president's Supreme Court nominee?
Senate
Which philosopher argued that political authority belongs to the people and emphasized the general will?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What system divides governing power between a national government and state or regional governments?
Federal system
The Declaration lists life, liberty, and what third unalienable right?
Pursuit of happiness
Which branch interprets laws and decides cases?
Judicial branch
What power allows courts to decide whether laws or government actions violate the Constitution?
Judicial review
A country separates lawmaking, law enforcement, and judging among three branches to protect liberty. Which philosopher most directly influenced this arrangement?
Montesquieu
Citizens elect representatives who debate and vote on laws for them. What type of democracy is this?
Representative democracy
Settlers agree to form a political community and obey laws made for the colony's general good. Which founding document does this describe?
Mayflower Compact
The House votes to impeach a president. Which chamber then holds the impeachment trial?
Senate
The president vetoes a bill, but Congress wants it to become law. What vote is required to override the veto?
Two-thirds in each chamber of Congress
A government repeatedly violates people's natural rights. According to Locke, what may the people do?
Replace the government
A king serves as a ceremonial head of state, while elected leaders govern under constitutional limits. What type of monarchy is this?
Constitutional monarchy
A ruler claims the right to govern without the people's approval. Which Declaration principle directly challenges that claim?
Consent of the governed
The Senate holds a president's impeachment trial. What vote is required to convict and remove the president?
Two-thirds of senators present
The House impeaches a president. A student says the president is now automatically removed. What must happen for removal through impeachment?
The Senate must convict