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