Foundations of American Government

What is the document that English law is based on?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

Which event marked the transition of England from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy?

• Glorious Revolution

• French and Indian War

• American Revolution

• Enlightenment

What was the concept of salutary neglect?

• The right of English aristocracy to have a say in government

• The idea that all religions should be treated with respect

• The period of time when England left their colonies in North America alone

• The belief in the separation of powers in government

Who is the philosopher that laid a foundation for representative government and the right to overthrow a government?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Jefferson

Which document listed the grievances against the English government and declared independence?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

What was the main reason for the American colonists' dissatisfaction with the English government after the French and Indian War?

• Lack of representation in government

• High taxation

• Religious discrimination

• Lack of military protection

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation and established the current form of government in the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• United States Constitution

What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• House of Representatives, Senate, Presidency

• Taxation, Military, Judiciary

What is the principle of republicanism in the United States government?

• The right to overthrow the government

• The separation of powers

• The consent of the governed

• The division between state and federal government

Which branch of government interprets the laws in the United States?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military