unit one govermnet
According to John Locke, __________________ holds that people hold rights that government cannot take away.
Natural rights philosophy
The Great/Connecticut Compromise at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was important because it
balanced the interests of states with large and small population
One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should
be based upon the consent of the governed
The 3/5th Compromise was included in the Constitution to resolve a conflict over the
counting of enslaved persons in relation to taxation and representatio
A major argument for American independence found in the Declaration of Independence was that the British
deprived Americans of their natural rights
A military leader seizes control of a government during a revolution. He has complete control and kills anyone who opposes him. What kind of government does this nation have?
dictatorship
Which of the following was NOT a principle of classical republicanism?
individual rights
According to the Declaration of Independence, the fundamental purpose of government is to
protect people's natural rights
The adoption of the Bill of Rights (1791) addressed Antifederalist criticism of the new Constitution by
protecting citizens from abuses of power by the national government
The Declaration of Independence (1776) has had a major influence on peoples throughout the would because it
provides justification for revolting against unjust government
Civic virtue is best defined as
putting the common good above your own individual interests
Delegates at the Constitutional Convention of 1787 agreed to the 3/5ths Compromise to solve a dispute directly related to
represenation in Congress
In the Declaration of Independence, the argument for freedom from British rule is based primarily on the
social contract theory of government developed by John Locke
monarchy
A queen rules a nation. When she dies, the throne will pass to her daughter. What kind of government does this nation have?
Which of the following pairs is matched correctly?
Blackstone and common law
Which of the following placed emphasis on the community rather than the individual?
Classical republicanism
Consider the two types of democracy. Which statement is true?
Elected officials make the decisions in a representative democracy
Which of the following is a requirement of constitutional government?
Government operates under defined power
Brady lives in a representative democracy. What does that mean?
He votes for representatives who decide on the issues and laws.
What is government?
Person or group of people who control a country
Anna lives in a direct democracy. What does that mean?
She personally votes on every issue and law
Three military leaders take over a nation. They make all the rules and do not allow any discussion. What kind of government does this nation have?
an oligarchy
People overthrow their government, but no ruler takes charge. Without leadership, the nation is in chaos. What is this situation called?
anarchy
Why did our framers not accept the notion of divine right of kings?
They embraced the idea of self-government
The primary author of the Declaration of Independence was
Thomas Jefferson
When is a revolution most likely to occur?
When people are disillusioned with the government
Some nations in the Middle East have Islam as the state religion. Their citizens must practice this religion. What kind of government do these nations have?
a theocracy