EOC Review Q1

British philosopher John Locke argued for a state built on the ideas and willingness of "free and equal" citizens. This idea was incorporated into the American government in which way?

• in the Fourth Amendment, as an important part of protecting individuals' right to privacy 
• in the framing of the Bill of Rights, as a philosophical underpinning of the United States
• in the charter of the Continental Congress, as a factor that would make American government unique
• in the Declaration of Independence, as a founding principle of the United States 

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society? 

• Constitution
•  Social Contract 
• English Bill of Rights
• Mayflower Compact

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law? 

• Life, liberty, and property 
• Freedom of speech and of the press
• Trial by jury and no cruel punishment
• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

The quotes below are from historical documents

What is the relationship between these concepts?

• Both are responses by England to the actions of the colonists.

• Both are in response to English policies imposed upon the colonists.

• Both represent actions taken by the colonists to enforce English policies.

• Both declare to the world why the colonists wanted freedom from England.

The political cartoon below was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754.

Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support?

• dissolving colonial charters

• dissolving colonial legislatures

• declaring loyalty to the British monarchy

• declaring independence from the British monarchy

The British began to heavily tax the colonies because of

• Greed of the king and nobles

• Debt from the French and Indian War

• Refusal to pay anything by the colonies

• Revenue needed to fight Prussia

Read the above text. Which of the following is NOT self-evident?

• All men are created equal

• Provided unalienable rights

• Branches of Government

• Governments can be made by the people

Which work publicized the concept of "natural rights," later found in the Declaration of Independence?

• Magna Carta

• the English Bill of Rights

• the Mayflower Compact

• John Locke's Two Treatises of Government

The statement below refers to the U.S. Constitution.

... State Legislatures have no security for the powers now presumed to remain to them, or the People for their Rights.

Which group made this statement and why?

• Federalists, because the states would lose power under the central government

• Federalists, because the statement means that the rights of the states and people are protected

• Anti-Federalists, because the states would be more powerful than the central government

• Anti-Federalists, because the statement means that the rights of the states and people are not protected

Use the cartoon below to answer the question.

Which goal of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States is illustrated by this cartoon?

• Form a union

• Establish justice

• Provide defense

• Ensure domestic tranquility