Roots of Self-Govt

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The idea that government should be divided into three different branches is __________________.

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separation of powers

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Which of the following terms most closely matches the idea of natural rights? Options: people form an unspoken contract with their government, governments should be divided into three parts to prevent abuses of power, people have rights to life, liberty and property that cannot be taken by their government, one branch of government can limit the power of another branch

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people have rights to life, liberty and property that cannot be taken by their government

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How does Parliament limit the power of the king? Options: Parliament is split into three branches of government., The king must share power with Parliament., Parliament does nothing to limit the power of the king., Parliament created the idea of the social contract.

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The king must share power with Parliament.

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According to our discussions in class, which choice most closely matches the term democracy?

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A democracy is a type of government in which the people hold the power to elect leaders and make decisions.

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Which of the following most closely matches the term Magna Carta?

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The Magna Carta was a document that wealthy landowners forced the king to sign in order to gain better treatment.

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Why is the idea of social contract considered an important principle of democracy?

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Under the principle of social contract, the people have the power to replace a government that violates their natural rights.

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What is the significance (importance) of the English Bill of Rights?

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It protected the rights of citizens in England and was used as a model for the United States' Bill of Rights.

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The purpose of the Legislative Branch is to

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create laws

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The purpose of the Executive Branch is to

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enforce laws

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The purpose of the Judicial Branch is to

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interpret laws