Ch 8-9 Test Review

Which French Enlightened philosopher emphasized freedom of speech and religion?

• Voltaire

• Locke

• Smith

• Paine

The following are examples of what principle of government?

The president may veto legislation passed by Congress & the Senate must confirm major executive appointments

• federalism

• limited government

• checks and balances

• separation of powers

Congress cannot make a law that violates freedom of speech.

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• rule of law

• separation of powers

The principle in which the law applies to government officials as much as to ordinary citizens.

• judicial review

• rule of law

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

the precedent for this term was established in 1803 with the passing of Marbury v Madison

• judicial review

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

• federalism

Which of these historic documents first established the principle of rule of law?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

Powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution are retained by the states

• limited government

• federalism

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty

What religion influenced the principle of justice in American democracy

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

Which Enlightened philosopher emphasized natural rights and the right to rebel?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

Father of the Constitution

• James Monroe

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson