U.S. Constitutional Government Flashcard

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Which document is associated with the key ideas of limited government and the rule of law?

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The Magna Carta

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Hobbes believed that men needed to be governed by Kings and described men as?

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Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and selfish

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What is Social Contract?

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Government protects the people, people follow (give power) to the government.

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What are the 3 natural rights given to everyone according to John Locke? Options: Life, liberty, freedom, Life, liberty, prosperity, Liberty, property, life, Property, power, happiness

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Liberty, property, life

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Life

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The right to survive and feel safe from threats to your existence.

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What does Rule of Law mean?

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Laws should govern, not individuals.

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In the Petition of Rights, what does no quartering of soldiers mean?

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No quartering of soldiers means that soldiers cannot be housed in private homes without the owner's consent.

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According to John Locke, who should protect a citizens natural rights?

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The government should protect a citizen's natural rights.

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Why did Montesquieu believe there should be a separation of government powers?

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Montesquieu believed in the separation of government powers to protect citizens' rights.

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All are examples of cruel and unusual punishment with the exception of: Being jailed after being found guilty of a serious crime, Having your hand chopped off for stealing, Drowning for cheating on your spouse, Having your tongue cut out for lying

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Being jailed after being found guilty of a serious crime