Foundations of American Democracy Quiz

What Big idea of Democracy does the Magna Carta exemplify?

• individual rights

• popular sovereignty

• limited government

• common law

What does the Magna Carta state about taking someone's goods?

• It can be done without immediate payment

• It can only be done with immediate payment

• It can be done without the seller's consent

• It can only be done with the seller's consent

According to the English Bill of Rights, what should not be questioned?

• Freedom of speech

• Debates or proceedings in parliament

• Both freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in parliament

• Neither freedom of speech nor debates or proceedings in parliament

Why do people enter into society and choose to give power to a government, according to John Locke?

• To take their property

• To limit the power of the government

• To moderate the dominion of the government

• To protect the natural rights of all members of society

What is the main idea behind the Mayflower Compact?

• To establish individual rights

• To create a system of laws for society

• To limit the power of the government

• To protect natural rights

According to the English Bill of Rights, what should not be required or imposed?

• Excessive bail

• Excessive fines

• Cruel and unusual punishments

• All of the above

What does Montesquieu believe is necessary for there to be freedom?

• Separation of powers

• Limited government

• Individual rights

• Popular sovereignty

According to John Locke, which of the following is NOT a natural right that should not be harmed?

• Life

• Happiness

• Liberty

• Possessions

What is the main idea behind the Declaration of Independence?

Choose multiple answers.

• To establish absolute power for one person

• To create a system of laws for society

• To limit the power of the government

• To protect natural rights

According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments derive their powers from?

• The consent of the governed

• The consent of the king

• The consent of the law

• The consent of the peers