Origins of Government Section 1

These were colonies that could establish their own laws and enjoyed the most amount of freedom.

• Charter Colony

• Proprietor Colony

• Royal Colony

• English Colony

Under Montesquieu's influence, what is the purpose of the separation of powers in the US Constitution?

• To make sure that one branch is supremely powerful

• To prevent the people from overthrowing the government

• To limit the ability of any branch to dominate the others

• To reduce waste in government

Which of the following would be considered as a characteristic of limited government?

• The gov't limiting the press coverage of a war and embarrassing events.

• The ability of the gov't to seize property without paying.

• Having the rights of due process for anyone accused of a crime

• The detaining of a citizen without a trial

The idea that in order for a society to thrive, it needs the participation of its citizens is known as....

• Good Will

• Republicanism

• Individual Rights

• Bicameral

This document written in 1215, limited the powers of King John and set the stage for limited government.

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Republicanism

This document was signed by Pilgrims and others travelling to America, and allowed these people to establish their own laws. Setting the stage for "self-government" and "representative government"

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Bicameral

This term means body of two houses and refers to the construction of parliament and Congress

• Unitary

• Federal

• Singletary

• Bicameral

This document was signed by William and Mary in 1689 and further limited the power of monarchs. It also helped establish individual rights for citizens.

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Bicameral

Roy Blunt made a speech in Congress that brought attention to a cause that an interest group who supported him cared about. (This is BEST explains what principle?)

• Civil Rights

• Bicameralism

• Representative Government

• Limited Government

The United States mostly receives its political heritage from what country?

• France

• England

• Germany

• Russia