US gov quiz2
What is the relationship between virtue and ambition according to Montesquieu?
According to Montesquieu, "when virtue no longer exists, ambition enters the hearts capable of it, and avarice becomes universal." When virtue is banished, ambition invades the minds of those who are disposed to receive it, and avarice possesses the people as a whole.
What was the goal of the Separatists? Where was their destination?
Initially, England wanted to break away from the Roman Catholic Church and create the Church of England and delegate everyone in England to belong to the church. As a result, the Separatists formed to separate themselves from the Church of England so they could practice their religion freely. Their destination was to the New World.
Of Montesquieu's types, which is employed by the U.S.?
Montesquieu type of government inaction by the United States is a Republic, or in other words, a representative democracy where elected individuals pass laws. Our government is a Federal government, which is the highest form of government in a federation of states, each having its individual Republic.
How do we know the Framers of the Constitution believed the form of government was important?
The Framers of the Constitution did not believe in one person having all of the power of control over the people. We can conclude that the Framers thought that a form of government was vital because it fit their satisfaction. Thus, there would be a branch that may use its powers to examine the powers of the other two branches to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.
What did the MC strive to create? How does this relate to the first reading on the social contract?
The Mayflower Compact was a document established with the intention that the colonist will create and enact laws and constitutions and abide by those laws for the overall well-being of the colony. While creating their government, the Pilgrims still wanted to express their loyalty to England and the King, despite his actions to persecute and exile them.
What did the Separatists/Pilgrims oppose (MC)?
The Separatists opposed the Church of England and wanted to either destroy it or separate from it. Their foremost objection was that too many factors of the Roman Catholic Church had been retained.
According to Montesquieu, what was the activating principle of democracy?
The activating principle of democracy is a political virtue, or people showing high moral standards in their behavior.
how did Montesquieu influence the Founding Fathers?
he Founding Fathers were greatly influenced by Montesquieu. His most impactful influence during the draft of the Constitution was focused on his theory of the separation of powers. James Madison drew upon Montesquieu's theory because Montesquieu explained that the best way to secure liberty while preventing the government from becoming corrupt with too much power was to divide the powers of government among different individuals who would check each other. Montesquieu's theory of divided government, which involved specific branches and outlined responsibilities, is vitally essential to the structure and purpose of government thus present in the Constitution.
According to Montesquieu, what were the three types of government?
monarchy, republic, and despotism
What is significant about the number of people who signed the document?
popular consent