EOC Study Guide 1

Front

Who is Natural Rights associated with?

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John Locke

Front

People giving up some of their rights in exchange for protection from the government is known as:

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Social Contract

Front

How did Montesquieu influence the "Framers of the Constitution?"

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Separation of Powers

Front

Name the document signed by King John in 1215?

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Magna Carta

Front

What is the concept where no one is above the law?

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Rule of Law

Front

Who was the Declaration of Independence addressed to?

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King George III

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker did Jefferson borrow some of his ideas from in the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke

Front

Which one was not a weakness of the Articles of Confederation? Options: No Power to tax, Could not regulate trade, Could not enforce the laws, An executive branch that was too powerful

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An executive branch that was too powerful

Front

What is the introduction to the United States Constitution?

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Preamble

Front

What branch of government enforces the law?

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Executive