US Government - Unit 1 Test Review #1

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Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of rights?

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Social contract

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The Founding Fathers considered that the idea of natural law should be —

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based on justice and transcend man-made law

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By using the phrase “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and the American Founders were arguing that —

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the colonies had the right to independence because of natural law

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The inclusion of the phrase “the Law of Nature and of Nature’s God” is most likely a reference to which of the following? All revolutions must be explained to the world., All governments, even tyrannical ones, are just., There is no standard by which to judge good versus bad governments., Establishing a new nation should be based on reason and moral principles.

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Establishing a new nation should be based on reason and moral principles.

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The Declaration of Independence lists “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” as —

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unalienable rights

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Which major political theory about governmental power is presented in this excerpt? ' ... It is most evident that kings, queens and other princes ... are ordained of God, are to be obeyed and honoured by their subjects; that such subjects as are disobedient or rebellious against their princes disobey God.’ —Queen Elizabeth I, Homily against Disobedience and Willful Rebellion, 1570

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Divine right of kings

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The founding of the United States has traditional roots in Judeo-Christian teachings as well as philosophies developed primarily during the —

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Enlightenment

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The rule of law and __________________ refer to the establishment of procedures that limit the power of leaders and government bodies.

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constitutionalism

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Which major political tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed? Options: Federalism, Common law, Natural rights, Republicanism

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Republicanism