Foundations of Government

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for a country to have different levels of government such as federal, state, and local?

Multiple Choice

Which theory suggests that the state was created when people agreed to give up some freedoms in exchange for safety and well-being?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Open Ended

Compare and contrast direct democracy and indirect democracy based on who governs and how public policy is formulated.

Multiple Choice

Which type of government allows the people to participate either directly or through representatives?

• Democracy

• Autocracy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Open Ended

Explain how centuries of political ideas and traditions from England have influenced constitutional government in the United States.

Fill in the Blank

The concept of government leaders being subject to the limitations of the law is known as ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following rights are considered God-given or inalienable according to American political ideals?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• Taxation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are basic concepts that shaped American government?

• Ordered government

• Limited government

• Representative government

• Absolute monarchy

Multiple Choice

Which influential document established protections against the absolute power of the king, such as trial by jury and due process of law?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Petition of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

Open Ended

How did the Petition of Rights (1628) challenge the traditional authority of the monarchy in England?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights (1689)?

• More rights and freedoms to English men

• Power to Parliament

• Absolute power to the monarch

• Martial law during peace

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Colonies established by a ___ were given land and some governing rights by the king, but the king retained some power over the colony.

Open Ended

Compare the government structures of charter, proprietary, and royal colonies. What are the key differences in how governors and legislatures were chosen?

Multiple Choice

In the colonial power structure, who was responsible for electing the Upper House in the bicameral legislature?

• Property owners

• The King

• The Governor

• The Council

Open Ended

Reflecting on the different levels of government shown in the diagram, how do you think responsibilities might differ between federal, state, and local governments?

Multiple Choice

Which theory of state formation suggests that people agreed to give up some freedoms to create a government that provides safety and well-being for all?

• Force Theory

• Evolutionary Theory

• Divine Right Theory

• Social Contract Theory

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: In proprietary colonies, the governor was appointed by the ___.

Open Ended

Explain how the English political traditions between 1628 and 1690 influenced the development of American constitutional government. Use specific examples from the period to support your answer.