2023-24 10.2 Test

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What was John Locke's concept of natural rights?

• Rights that can be taken away by any governing authority
• Rights that are granted by the government
• Inherent rights that cannot be infringed upon by any governing authority
• Rights that are only granted to the wealthy

What is social contract theory?

• The idea that governments derive their legitimacy from a contract between the rulers and the governed
• The idea that governments should have unlimited power
• The idea that the people have no say in how they are governed
• The idea that the government should have complete control over the economy

What was Locke's idea for limited government?

• Political authority should be restrained to prevent the abuse of power
• Political authority should have unlimited power
• Political authority should be given to the wealthy
• Political authority should be given to the military

What were Montesquieu's influential ideas?

• Separation of powers and the importance of checks and balances
• Separation of powers and the importance of monarchy
• Separation of powers and the importance of dictatorship
• Separation of powers and the importance of communism

How did Montesquieu's philosophy find expression in the United States Constitution?

• By establishing distinct legislative, executive, and judicial branches
• By establishing a monarchy
• By establishing a dictatorship
• By establishing a communist government

What were Rousseau's key contributions to the American Revolutionary movement?

• Popular sovereignty, social contract, and individual freedom
• Military tactics, weapons, and strategy
• Economic policies, trade agreements, and tariffs
• Religious doctrines, moral codes, and ethical principles

What is popular sovereignty?

• The belief that political power should ultimately reside with the people
• The belief that political power should reside with the monarch
• The belief that political power should reside with the military
• The belief that political power should reside with the wealthy elite