Unit2: Topic 1 Quizizz

Rousseau believed that the government is ruled by _______ and we must give up some of our freedoms in order to receive safety from the government, which is known as _________.

• those that consent to be ruled (the people); Social Contract

• king; separation of powers

• monarchy; Social Contract

• those that consent to be ruled (the people); Declaration of Independence.

Montesquieu is best known for his belief in...

• anti-federalism

• natural rights for all people

• 3 branches of government

• an absolute monarchy

Locke believed in _________________. These rights should be protected at all costs. Thomas Jefferson referred to these inalienable rights (life, liberty, happiness) in the Declaration of Independence.

• the Articles of Confederation

• the 3 branches of government

• natural rights (life, liberty property)

• an absolute monarchy

Hobbes explains that man is a state of war in which life is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short”. They are unable to rule themselves, so a government is necessary, specifically a(n) ______________ ! Once you are in this form of government, you cannot rebel!

• Absolute Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

What are two ways in which amendments can be PROPOSED according to Article V of the U.S. Constitution?

• 2/3 of the House and Senate deem it necessary OR 2/3 of the States call for a convention to propose an amendment

• 2/3 of the American people vote for an amendment OR 2/3 of the States call for a convention to propose an amendment

• 2/3 of the House and Senate deem it necessary OR 2/3 of the President's Cabinet call for a convention to propose an amendment

• 2/3 of the Judicial Branch vote for an amendment OR 2/3 of the district courts deem it necessary to hold a trial to amend the constitution

What does it mean when something is ratified?

• Rejected

• Amended

• Approved

• Proposed

After an amendment is proposed, it must be RATIFIED by...

• 2/3 of the states

• the president

• a majority of the U.S. population

• 3/4 of the states

What is the Bill of Rights?

• first 5 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• first 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution

• life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

How many amendments have been made to the U.S. Constitution out of almost 12,000 proposed amendments?

• 33

• 27

• 10

• 29

What is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution that guarantees rights and liberties to citizens?

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation