PMA 3 Review

The image concerns government.

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• natural law

• social contract

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• natural law

• social contract

Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?

• Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection

• First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees

• First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees

• Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection

How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?

• Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.

• Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.

• The United Nations promotes universal human rights.

• The European Union encourages economic

  stability.

The conversation below concerns lawmaking.

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Doug: I believe in making laws only when everyone can participate in public decision making.

Nicole: I disagree with you; it is best for laws to be made by the people who have been chosen for that purpose.

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Which colonial principle is being discussed?

• limited monarchy

• self-government

• social contract

• natural rights

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

—from the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Based on this passage, which of the following is correct?

• Serving on a jury is a right of every responsible American citizen.

• Serving on a jury is on a volunteer basis because it is not authorized by state law

• Serving on a jury is a duty all responsible citizens must perform when asked.

• Serving on a jury is prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.

Which is a defining characteristic of both absolute monarchies and dictatorships?

• Both are ruled by a single national leader.

• Both are ruled by a king or queen.

• Both have a variety of political parties

• Both allow significant citizen participation in government.

In which two types of government do citizens vote for representatives to a national legislature?

• direct democracy and representative democracy

• oligarchy and theocracy

• representative democracy and constitutional monarchy

• constitutional monarchy and absolute monarchy

That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

—Declaration of Independence

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• When people do not agree with their leaders, they can ask someone else to lead.

• Governments must ensure happiness and safety of the people.

• If people do not like their form of government, they can change it.

• Citizens must continually check to see that their government is working well.

Which statement best demonstrates the view of the Anti-Federalists regarding ratification of the Constitution?

• The national government should take precedence over state governments and be the “supreme Law of the land.”

• The individual liberties of the people must be protected from abuses by the federal government.

• A strong national government will prevent another Shays’s Rebellion from occurring.

• State government should have some powers, but they must not be in opposition to those of the national government