Civics Unit 1

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According to John Locke, which agreements did individuals enter into to form their own society?

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Social Contract

Front

How was Locke's Social Contract theory related to his belief in "Natural Law"?

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He argued subjects had the right to rebel against a ruler who acted against natural law.

Front

Which grievance contributed to the American colonists' desire for independence? Options: British policies had made frontier lands too expensive, The King had denied the colonists their freedom of religion, The British government had been too generous to the indian tribes, The British government had taxed the colonists without their consent

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The British government had taxed the colonists without their consent

Front

According to the Declaration of Independence, which statement describes the role of government? Options: Expand and glorify the state, Protect the unalienable rights of individuals, Protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King, Promote the general welfare of the community by creating a social equality

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Protect the unalienable rights of individuals

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What are the "natural rights" that are specifically expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

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Which Enlightenment philosopher created the political concept of limiting government power by separating its functions among different branches?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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According to the passage from the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power from?

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From the people

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Which is not a branch of government? Executive, Judicial, Legislative

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State

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Who defended freedom of speech and religion?

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Voltaire

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A 1,000-year-old tradition that a member of the royal family has the right to rule

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authority