AG: Unit 1 Review Quiz

Which political philosopher said that humans are governed by reason & created the Social Contract Theory?

• Thomas Hobbes

• Niccolo Machiavelli

• John Locke

• James Madison

According to the concept of popular sovereignty, government can only exist with the __________ of the people.

• Rebellion

• Apathy

• Enthusiasm

• Consent

What is the purpose of government?

• To create laws and have them be debated

• To make and enforce its public policies

• To create guidelines for behavior

• To establish societal norms

Who was the chief architect of the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison

• Roger Sherman

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are mentioned in the Declaration and referred to as what?

• Unalienable rights

• Impermeable rights

• Unmovable rights

• Immaterial rights

Which was NOT a major flaw of the Articles of Confederation?

• The government could not settle disputes between States

• The central government could not collect or levy taxes for funding

• The States did not give full faith & credit to laws of other States

• All of the above are flaws.

What was the major difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

• need for a separation of powers

• method by the President was to be chosen

• basis for representation in Congress

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following statements about the Social Contract Theory is true?

• The state evolved from the joining of several families to make a clan.

• The state was created voluntarily by a free people.

• Governmental powers are granted by the king.

• Governmental powers are not limited by the people.

The Articles of Confederation could BEST be described as

• a strong executive but weak legislative branch of government

• a strong legislative but weak executive branch of government

• a strong central government with no Bill of Rights

• a weak central government with strong state governments

Which of the following accurately describes representation in Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• each state had one vote in Congress

• a state’s representation was based on its population

• each state had two votes in Congress

• representation was based on a state’s ability to pay taxes