Test - Influences for the U.S. Constitution

According to Thomas Hobbes. People give up some portion of their freedom in exchange for ___.

• legitimacy

• security

• better schools

Which political philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson with his idea of "Natural Rights"?

• Thomas Paine

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

Which fundamental political idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• The central government and state governments should have equal power.

• If the government denies its people certain basic rights, that government can be overthrown.

• Rulers derive their right to govern from God and are therefore bound to govern in the nation’s best interest.

John Locke believed in the idea of natural rights.

Which of the following are the three (3) rights that he identified?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• Privacy

• Pursuit of Happiness

Which philosopher is credited with the idea of "Separation of Powers"?

• Hobbes

• Locke

• Montesquieu

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To explain why the colonies were separating from England.

• To offer a peace settlement to England.

• To instruct how a county wins its freedom.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Paine

Why was the Charters of the Virginia Company of London important?

• Gave colonists the same rights as Englishmen.

• Was a model for the Bill of Rights.

• Guaranteed religious freedom.

Why was the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom important?

• Gave colonists the same rights as Englishmen.

• Was a model for the Bill of Rights.

• Guaranteed religious freedom.

Why was the Virginia Declaration of Rights important?

• Gave colonists the same rights as Englishmen.

• Was a model for the Bill of Rights.

• Guaranteed religious freedom.