Mini #2 Practice

What concepts were inspired by philosopher John Locke?

• separation of powers and social contract

• social contract and natural law

• separation of powers and state of nature

• social contract and self government

What concept was inspired by Baron de Montesquieu?

• natural law

• natural rights

• social contract

• separation of powers

Which documents limited the power of the king and imposed rule of law?

• Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact

• Mayflower Compact and English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense and Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights

Which document, written by Thomas Paine, inspired the Framers to finally declare independence?

• Magna Carta

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

Why did Thomas Paine say that colonists should declare independence?

• The colonies had been ruling themselves for years anyway

• The King was mean

• The colonists had the power of kings

• The people were tired of paying taxes

Why did colonists object to policies like the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts?

• They hated taxes.

• Believed they could not be taxed if they weren't represented

• They were spoiled brats.

• They wanted to smuggle goods and not pay taxes.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Which philosopher influenced the reasoning of this passage?

• King George III

• George Washington

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

Which document was a model for self-government and social contract?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

Taxation, violation of rights, and representation were

• the reasons why colonists wanted to remain loyal to the British

• the reasons why colonists were upset with British rule

• the reasons why the British created colonies

• the reasons why the British went to war with France

Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights