Enlightenment & Declaration of Independence
Which Enlightenment philosopher is known for the idea of natural rights and was most significantly impacted by the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
What was the first governing document of the United States?
The Articles of Confederation
The primary purpose of creating the Constitution was to:
Replace the Articles of Confederation and create a new system of government
Which document established the framework for the U.S. government and is considered the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Which principle of the Constitution prevents the government from taking away individual rights without due process?
A) Rule of Law
B) Separation of Powers
C) Federalism
D) Popular Sovereignty
Rule of Law
What are natural rights?
Rights that you are born with that cannot be taken away.
Did the Articles of Confederation give the government power to collect taxes?
No
The concept of federalism refers to:
A) A government run by the people
B) A system where power is divided between national and state governments
C) A single central government
D) A monarchy
A system where power is divided between national and state governments
The judicial branch of the government is primarily responsible for:
Interpreting the Laws
Which of the following is a loose coalition of states, with little or no overarching government to govern the States?
A Confederate system
A Unitary System
Federalism
A Mixed System
A Confederate system
The principle of separation of powers is primarily associated with which enlightenment philosopher?
Montesquieu
Were the Articles of Confederation strong or weak when it came to holding the new government together?
Weak
The Great Compromise during the Constitutional Convention addressed the issue of:
Representation in Congress
Which amendment guarantees freedom of speech?
1st Amedment
Which plan favored representation based on a state’s population?
Virginia, New Jersey or Connecticut
New Jersey
The founders believed that the separation of powers was important in order to...
Prevent the misuse of power
Which rebellion did the Articles of Confederation lead to?
Shays' Rebellion
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties
Which of the following is NOT a principle of the Constitution?
A) Federalism
B) Limited Government
C) Unitary Government
D) Checks and Balances
Unitary Government
The concept of “popular sovereignty” means:
The people have the authority to govern themselves
Which of the following rights did John Locke not believe human being had in the state of nature?
Life.
Property.
Liberty
None of the above
None of the Above
How many branches of government did the Articles of Revolution Create?
One
What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To support the ratification of the Constitution
Which principle allows the President to veto legislation passed by Congress?
Checks and Balances
Which of the following describes the four characteristics an area must possess to be considered a state?
territory, sovereignty, government system, economic system
territory, sovereignty, economic system, a population
territory, economic system, government system, a population
territory, population, sovereignty, government system
YOU DO NOT NEED AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM
territory,
population,
sovereignty,
government system