Foundations

Which of the following is a benefit of a Direct Democracy?

• It allows for a strong central government
• It allows for quick decision making
• It allows for participation of the citizens in the decision-making process

• It allows for a single leader to make decisions

What was the Enlightenment?

• A period of intense economic growth in the 19th century
• A cultural movement in the 20th century that emphasized emotion and individualism
• A philosophical movement in the 18th century that emphasized reason and individualism
• A political movement in the 17th century that emphasized monarchy and divine right

Which philosopher is best known for proposing the separation of powers?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Locke

• Hobbes

What type of government was created by the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)?

• Direct Democracy

• Representative Democracy

• Monarchy

• Confederacy

Who did the Mayflower Compact recognize as their authority?

• The American Government

• The people of Plymouth

• Governor Winthrop

• God and the King

Which global war resulted in increased taxes and British military presence in the American colonies?

• The English Civil War

• The Glorious Revolution

• The Seven Years War

• American Revolutionary War

Which of the following policies was NOT part of the Coercive Acts?

• Blocking Boston Harbor from sea trade

• Eliminating the Right to a Fair Trial

• Citizens had to house and feed (quarter) soldiers

• Imposing a high tax on tea

Which of the following is NOT a Natural Right according to the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• Pursuit of Happiness

Which of the following people was a Federalist?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Patrick Henry

• Robert Yates

• George Mason

According to Article I of the Constitution, how long is a Senator's term?

• 1 Year

• 2 Years

• 4 Years

• 6 Years