
Test - Influences for the U.S. Constitution
Authored by Jacob Neal-Helt
Social Studies
9th - 12th Grade
32 Questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
According to Thomas Hobbes. People give up some portion of their freedom in exchange for ___.
legitimacy
security
better schools
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which political philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson with his idea of "Natural Rights"?
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
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.
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 5 pts
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which philosopher is credited with the idea of "Separation of Powers"?
Hobbes
Locke
Montesquieu
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Mason
Thomas Paine
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