American Government Historical background CFU

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Athens provided an example of what form of government for the American people?

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Direct Democracy

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Which civilization introduced the concept of 'innocence until proven guilty' to the Americans?

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Roman Civilization

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Rousseau argued that this was necessary for government

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Social Contract

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Before becoming a dictatorship, what type of government did Rome provide to its people?

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Republic

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What is the first document in English history to limit the king's power?

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Magna Carta

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Which is not one of the limits to the king under the Magna Carta? Options: The king cannot levy taxes without the consent of the barons, The king cannot imprison a free man without a fair trial, The king cannot declare war without the consent of the parliament, The king can ignore the law and do as he pleases

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The king can ignore the law and do as he pleases

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Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that the government existed to protect natural rights?

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John Locke

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Enlightenment philosopher who argued for the separation of church and state, religious tolerance, and free speech

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Voltaire

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Enlightenment philosopher who argued that the powers of government should be separated

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Baron de Montesquieu

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The Declaration of Independence borrows thoughts from which Enlightenment thinkers?

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John Locke