Forms of Government AND Thinkers Review

According to John Locke, what benefit do a people living in a "state of nature" gain

by forming a government?

• They gain more rights and freedoms

• They become more righteous and God-fearing.

• They become more scientifically advanced.

• They gain the ability to protect their property.

In what way was the Declaration of Independence influenced by John Locke?

• It intimated all kings across the globe.

• It granted the people protections against the King/Sovereign Governments.

• It provided a binding agreement for everyone to follow.

• It established a system of separation of powers.

If a leader of a nation says that "The People should be fully consulted" at all times, he/she is referring to what form of government?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Divine Right of Kings

In this nation-state, the NATIONAL government abolished districts and territories within its borders. This BEST describes what SYSTEM of Government?

• Confederal

• Federal

• Unitary

• Democracy

In the United States, state governments are permitted by the 9th Amendment to create laws and designate freedoms that are NOT listed in the United States Constitution. This is an example of what principle?

• Checks and Balances

• Direct Democracy

• Liberal Democracy

• Federalism

In this system of government, INDEPENDENT neighboring territories come together, sacrifice some of their freedom, and work for the good of all parties. This BEST describes what system of government?

• Confederal

• Unitary

• Federal

The Declaration of Independence, cites TWO specific rights: LIFE and LIBERTY. What Enlightenment thinker influenced these ideas?

• Hobbes

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Montesquieu

In a Confederal System of government, how is power disseminated?

• Local Districts have equal power with the National Government

• Local Districts have more power than the National Government

• Local Districts can be destroyed by the National Government

• Local Districts cannot separate from the National One