Chapter 2, Lesson 1 Flashcard

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In a direct democracy, people vote on issues themselves, rather than electing representatives to decide for them. True or False?

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True

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The ancient Greek city-state of Athens created the world's first republic.

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True

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In Thomas Hobbe's idea of a social contract, people agree to give up all freedoms in exchange for the order provided by government rule. True or False?

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False

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The Mayflower Compact established direct democracy, meaning the colony of Plymouth directly elected representatives who would govern them.

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True

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The Magna Carta had little effect on the monarchs that ruled after King John. True or False?

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False

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In a representative democracy, what do people do?

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people choose leaders to govern for them.

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A legislature is

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a lawmaking body.

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The Magna Carta is important for establishing which of the following?
an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth,
the principle of limited government,
the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment,
the Virginia Company

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the principle of limited government

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The colony of Jamestown chose an assembly of representatives known as

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the House of Burgessess.

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What are natural rights?

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freedoms people possess relating to life, liberty, and property