Unit 1&2 Review

1 Which political idea is based on the belief that citizens must be willing to give up some freedoms in exchange for the protection of rights?

• Divine Right
• Natural Rights
• Social Contract
• Rule by Majority

2 By using the phrase “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God” in the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and the American Founders were arguing that —

• the British government was based on the divine-right theory
• the colonies had the right to independence because of natural law

3 The Declaration of Independence lists “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness” as

Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence recognizes that all people are born with rights which should be protected by the government?

• Governments are instituted among men
• Endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights

Which major political theory about governmental power is presented in early European history?

• Enlightened Monarchy
• Divine Rights of the King

The founding of the United States has traditional roots in Judeo-Christian teachings as well as philosophies developed primarily during the —

• Enlightenment
• Reformation

The rule of law and ? refer to the establishment of procedures that limit the power of leaders and government bodies.

• common law
• constitutionalism

Which major political tradition argues that a legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed

• Federalism
• Republicanism

Who wrote OF THE STATE OF NATURE?

• John Locke
• Thomas Hobbs

Which individual’s writings, noted for systemizing English common law, were studied by the early founders of the United States?

• Blackstone

• Locke
• Montesquie
• Moses