HK#1

Front

Which statement BEST explains how the idea of limited government originated with the Magna Carta?

Back

It stated that the power of the king was not absolute.

Answer explanation

The statement "It stated that the power of the king was not absolute" best explains the idea of limited government from the Magna Carta, as it established that the king's authority was subject to law, limiting his power.

Front

How did the Petition of Right challenge the concept of divine right theory?

Back

It stated monarchs had to obey the rule of law.

Answer explanation

The Petition of Right challenged divine right theory by asserting that monarchs must obey the rule of law, limiting their absolute power and emphasizing that they are not above legal authority.

Front

Which right was established by the Petition of Right?

Back

the right of the people to receive legal counsel in court cases.

Answer explanation

The Petition of Right established the right of the people to receive legal counsel in court cases, ensuring legal representation and protection against arbitrary actions by the king.

Front

A member of the House of Representatives is accused of lying under oath while testifying in a trial in their home state. The local prosecutor charges the representative with perjury. Which constitutional principle is BEST demonstrated in this scenario?

Back

the rule of law

Answer explanation

The scenario illustrates the rule of law, as it shows that even a member of Congress is subject to legal accountability and must adhere to the law, reinforcing that no one is above the law.

Front

Which concept from The Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes has influenced a concept found in the United States government?

Back

The church should not have a role in the government and should not influence the government.

Answer explanation

Hobbes' idea of a social contract emphasizes the separation of church and state, influencing the U.S. principle that religion should not interfere with government functions, ensuring a secular governance.

Front

Which idea about government did Thomas Hobbes and John Locke share?

Back

Government is the result of a social contract to provide assurance

Answer explanation

Both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke believed that government arises from a social contract, where individuals consent to form a government for protection and order, thus sharing the idea that government provides assurance.

Front

Which BEST describes a point of disagreement between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists?

• the amount of the power of the national government
• the importance of balancing economic growth and individual rights
• the continued existence of a national government
• the value of maintaining national independence

Back

the amount of the power of the national government

Answer explanation

The Federalists supported a strong national government, while the Anti-Federalists feared it would overpower states' rights. Thus, the amount of power of the national government was a key point of disagreement.

Front

Anti-Federalists' objections to the Constitution: 1. Not enough power is given to the individual states 2. The power to print money given to the national government 3. Which objection could be added to complete the list? Options: Smaller states are not given the same amount of power as large states, The power to command a standing army is not clearly defined, Not enough provisions for new taxes, No protection for individual civil liberties

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No protection for individual civil liberties

Answer explanation

The Anti-Federalists were concerned about the lack of protections for individual civil liberties in the Constitution, making 'no protection for individual civil liberties' a fitting addition to their objections.

Front

Which idea from John Locke can be found in the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Governments must protect the natural rights of individuals.

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence reflects John Locke's idea that governments must protect the natural rights of individuals, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, which is a fundamental principle in Locke's philosophy.

Front

The U.S. government can have no powers or responsibilities beyond those assigned in the U.S. Constitution. This best describes which of the following ideas? Checks and Balances, Separation of Powers, Limited Government, Freedom of Religion

Back

Limited Government

Answer explanation

The statement emphasizes that the U.S. government is limited to powers explicitly granted by the Constitution, which aligns with the concept of Limited Government, ensuring that government authority is restricted.