SS7C11 Quiz

A principle of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches.

• Influence

• Separation of Powers

• Natural Rights

• Checks and Balances

An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws.

• Consent of the Governed

• Enlightenment

• Natural Rights

• Individual Liberty

A period in European history when many educated people stress the importance of learning and reasoning; education was considered the key to understanding and solving society's problems.

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Revolution

• The Dark Ages

A person's ability to be free and independent.

• Life

• Individual Liberty

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

Having an effect or impact on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others.

• Enlightening

• Influence

• Check

• Balance

Laws passed by the government to protect natural rights.

• Natural Rights

• State of Nature

• Consent of the Governed

• Natural Laws

The belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by government.

• Consent of the Governed

• Influence

• Social Contract

• Natural Rights

The structure of the federal government, according to the US Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities.

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

An implied agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government.

• Natural Rights

• Natural Law

• Individual Liberty

• Social Contract

What are your Natural Rights (Select all that apply)

• Property

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Life

• Remain Silent

• Liberty