Civics - Quiz 1 (Foundations of Government)

People govern themselves by voting on issues individually as citizens in a(n) _________ democracy.

• Indirect

• Authoritarian

• Direct

• Federal

The Magna Carta was an early example of ________.

• Democracy formed

• An elected representative government

• Power taken away from a ruler

• Power given to a ruler

What type of government has elected representatives who vote for laws and policies?

• An oligarchy has elected representatives who vote for laws and policies.

• An autocracy has elected representatives who vote for laws and policies.

• A republic has elected representatives who vote for laws and policies.

• An absolute monarchy has elected representatives who vote for laws and policies.

______was the Enlightenment philosopher who introduced the idea that people create and submit to strong governments with the purpose of maintaining order in society?

• John Locke

• William Blackstone

• Charles de Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

What effect did the Mayflower Compact have on American government?

• It reinforced British Parliament's control over the colonies.

• It gave settlers the power to establish colonies.

• It contributed to the development of representative democracy.

• It granted absolute authority to the colonial governors.

______ was the Enlightenment philosopher who introduced the idea that people enter a social contract with the government to have their rights protected?

• John Locke

• William Blackstone

• Charles de Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes