EOC review #1

What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

• natural law

• consent of the governed

An agreement among the people and the government is called a

• natural law

• separation of powers

• check

• social contract

Which statement best describes a political theory of John Locke?

• Men and women are born free and entitled to equality

• there should be a separation between church and state

• a government's power comes from the consent of the people

• the government should be divided into three separate branches

Baron Montesquieu (1689-1755) argued that corruption in government begins when the people attempt to govern directly and try “to debate for the senate, to execute for the magistrate, and to decide for the judges.

What governmental principle of the United States is based on Montesquieu's concerns?

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Freedom of Speech

• Separation of Powers

Which document addressed colonial (the colonies) concerns about English policies?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

The passage below is from a historical document.

Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?

• from the legislative branch

• from the executive branch

• from elected leaders

• from the people

"Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it and to institute new government."

What does this quote mean?

• If a government is corrupt the people need to change it or make a new government

• The people have no say in their government

• The people have no power to change a corrupt government

• It's the people's fault if the government is corrupt

Why did the Colonist dislike things like the Sugar Act and the Tea Act? 

• The laws were unfairly enforced by the British by only making the poor people follow them.
• The laws were made to make the Parliament stronger.
• The Colonies did not like anything that the British did. 
• The Colonies thought that these laws violated their rights. 

Why did the British have to repeal (take back) things like the Sugar and Tea Act? 

• the Colonists started killing British soldiers
• the Colonist started making their own goods
• the Colonists started boycotting British goods
• the Colonists convinced the British to that they needed help. 

What is missing in this timeline?

• Colonial trade increases
• People become more religious
• The British ignore the colonies
• The British listen and help the Colonies