Semester 1 Midterm Exam

What does it mean for a King to have Divine Right? 

• Rules by the power and blessing of God. 
• Rules by the suggestions of the people.
• Rules by listening to the Church to make decisions.
• The King is not really in power at all. 

What is an absolute monarchy? 

• A system where the King or Queen rules by listening to what the public has to say.
• A King or Queen rules, but laws or ideas must be accepted by the majority of the nation.
• A system where the King or Queen has complete authority over the government and people.
• The King or Queen has absolutely no power.

Which of the following is true of an unlimited government?

• Individual rights and freedoms are restricted.
• Citizens can participate in government decisions.
• There is the ability to prevent authoritarianism.
• Tyranny is non-existant.

What statement is true of a limited government?

• There is virtually no ability to limit the actions of the government.
• There are restraints placed upon the power and authority of government.
• There is no ability to prevent the government from being authoritarian.
• The citizens are expected to display total obedience to the government as the ruler makes decisions.

Created to give more rights to the people of England

• Glorious Revolution

• Petition of Rights

• English Bill of Rights

• Constitutional Monarchy

John Locke believed the government should protect the life, liberty, and property of its citizens. We call these things:

• Natural Rights

• Reason

• Right to Rebel

• Laws

When the government agrees to protect natural rights and citizens agree to abide by the laws and respect their leaders, they have a:

• Separation of Church and State

• Separation of Powers

• Social Contract

• Right to Rebel

Which one of the following is not a natural right?

• Life

• Money

• Liberty

• Property

Which Enlightenment thinker was known for this idea?

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Montesquieu

The idea of Natural Rights can be attributed to who?

• George Washington
• Adam Smith
• John Locke
• Thomas Jefferson