Intro to the Constitution Review

The theory that challenged divine right and helped justify the rise of modern democracies is the theory that

• those of royal birth have absolute authority to rule.

• the strongest person or group has the right to rule.

• the people as a whole are the only source of political power.

• the head of the family, clan, or tribe has the natural right to rule.

The ideas about government found in the Declaration of Independence reflect the writings of the English political philosopher

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

• Daniel Shays

• Karl Marx

Who is considered to be the “Father of the Constitution?”

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• John Jay

• Edmund Randolph

This branch of government was created by Article III of the Constitution

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

Which method of amending the Constitution has been used most often?

• Congress proposes, state legislatures ratify

• Congress proposes, state conventions ratify

• National Convention proposes, state legislatures ratify

• National Convention proposes, state conventions ratify

This branch of government was created by Article II of the Constitution

• legislative

• executive

• judicial

The leader of a rebellion in Massachusetts than made many Americans agree that a stronger national government was needed was

• Adam Smith

• John Locke

• Karl Marx

• Daniel Shays

Which idea is not in the Declaration of Independence?

• People have certain natural rights of life, liberty, and happiness.

• God gives kings the right to rule.

• Government must be based on the consent of the governed.

• The people have the right to change or abolish their government.

Approving a treaty is the power of the

• legislative branch

• executive branch

• judicial branch

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Patrick Henry

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington