Unit 1 What is government?

What philosopher developed the idea of 3 branches of government?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Hobbes

What philosopher viewed direct democracy as the best form of government?

• Montesquieu

• Locke

• Hobbes

• Rousseau

What is NOT a natural right?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of happiness

• property

What type of government has a constitution and monarch?

• democracy

• dictatorship

• constitutional monarchy

• absolute monarch

In a democracy, how do governments peacefully change?

• Voting

• Protests

• contacting public officals

• civil disobedience

Where do most Americans live today?

• urban cities

• rural communities

• suburbs

What is the most basic social institution?

• Education

• Economy

• Government

• Family

What type of government does America have?

• representative democracy

• dictatorship

• oligarchy

• monarchy

What is the main difference between the American melting pot and the American mosaic?

• MP immigrants assimilate. AM embraces all cultures.

• There is no difference.

• MP embraces all cultures. AM immigrants assimilate.

• MP creates a diverse culture while AM does not.

What philosopher agrees with giving absolute power to the king?

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau