PMA 1 Study Questions

Imagine you are born into a new world. What would be your natural rights in this scenario?

• basic rights all humans are born with

• rights only US citizens are born with

• things people should never do

• an agreement between a government and its people

Which of the following are the natural rights John Locke believed all humans should have?

• life, liberty, property

• pursuit of happiness, life, love

• life, liberty, employment

• life, liberty, education

What idea does this image represent?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• social contract

• natural rights

What did Enlightenment Thinkers feel the purpose of government should be?

• be a limited monarchy

• protect our liberties

• to be a self-government

• to follow the rule of law

Separation of Powers is a

• principle where there is 3 branches of government and power is equal

• government by the people.

• Agreement between citizens and their government

• system of government where a king or queen is the “head of state.”

What is the social contract?

• an agreement between a government and it's citizens

• rights all citizens should be given at birth

• no rules; chaos

• a government who controls everything

In the social contract, what do citizens have to do?

• agree to listen to the government and give it power

• make laws

• punish the government

• protect the government

In the social contract, what does the government have to do?

• protect the rights of citizens

• make punishments for citizens

• control all things

• revolt

Which document could be used to encourage countries to seek independence from a dictator?

• Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• The Mayflower Compact

What was the main purpose of Common Sense?

• encourage colonist's to limit the king's power

• encourage colonist's to strengthen the king's power

• encourage colonist's to seek independence

• encourage colonist's to stay with England