Unit 1: Founding Principles of American Government Exam

In what ways were people’s lives in the British colonies of the 1770s different from those of people living in Europe?

• The colonists were better educated than most Europeans
• the colonists had diets rich in protein and tended to be healthier than Europeans
• all of the above

Were the colonies diverse?

• Yes
• No

What did the colonists value?

• freedom
• the monarchy
• none of the above

The ideas of John Locke were used in the Declaration of Independence to explain

• why government should stay out of the people's private domain
• why Americans were opposed to British rule in the colonies
• civic virtue

The power of legitimate government comes from

• the constitution
• the people
• the president

People want to be as free as possible. People want to be able to make their own decisions and to live as they please. Which natural right is this?

• Life
• Liberty
• Property

What ancient republic fascinated the Founders?

• Etruscans
• Egyptians
• Romans

The people can vote representatives out of office if they are unhappy with their performance.

• True
• False

All constitutions have to be in writing.

• True
• False

Who must obey the higher law of the land?

• The people
• The government
• all of the above