World History Midterm

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In a representative government, power ultimately rests with

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the people

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What form of government is based on the idea that people can govern themselves?

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democracy

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An important Greco-Roman contribution to western political thought is

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laws should be written down and should apply equally to all citizens

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Which form of government sometimes had a ruler who claimed divine right?

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monarchy

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A Judeo-Christian idea that has influenced western political thought is:
- all people are equal
- individuals are responsible for the choices they make
- it is the responsibility of all people to make the world a better place

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all of the above

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Which U.S. document had influence over many democratic nations in the world?

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The U.S. Constitution

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What was the Enlightenment?

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A European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasizing reason and individualism

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Which intellectual movement had the greatest influence on the goals of the French Revolution?

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The Enlightenment

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On whose ideas did Thomas Jefferson base the Declaration of Independence?

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John Locke and the Enlightenment

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Who introduced the idea of three separate branches of government?

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Montesquieu