Origins of Gov

Which idea is NOT included in the Declaration of Independence?

• People have certain natural rights.

• God gives certain people the right to govern.

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• Government can exist only with the people's permission.

• The people may change or abolish the government

The Articles of Confederation did not allow the government to do which of the following?

• tax

• establish a court system

• regulate trade

• all of the above

All of the following influenced the Framers in developing the Constitution EXCEPT

• State constitutions.

• Social Contract Theory

• Napoleonic Code.

• British tradition.

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?

• constitution
• social contract
• Mayflower Compact
• English Bill of Rights

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

• trial by jury and no cruel punishments
• freedom of speech and the press
• life, liberty, and property
• freedom of worship and the right to petition

The Magna Carta of 1215 is important for establishing which of the following?

• the Virginia Company

• the principle of limited government

• the scientific discoveries of the Enlightenment

• an agreement for governing the colony of Plymouth

Bicameral means there are ___ branches or houses

• one
• two
• three
• five

Which is a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress couldn't collect taxes
• Weak central government
• Provided for no common currency
• All of the these

What replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Independence
• United States Constitution
• The President of the United States

an agreement in which the people agree to give up some freedom in exchange for the government's protection of people's rights

• limited government

• natural rights

• separation of powers

• social contract