American Political Philosophy Quiz

Classical Republicans were also called Federalists.

• True

• False

The "self-evident" truths written in the Declaration of Independence are considered "inalienable."

• True

• False

A federal system of government is concerned with both protecting the common good and protecting individual rights.

• True

• False

Britain is an example of a Federal system of government.

• True

• False

In a Confederacy, sovereignty rests with each state like New York.

• True

• False

The theory and practice that makes some sort of group rather than the individual the fundamental unit of political, social, and economic concern.

• Classical Republicanism

• Classical Liberalism

Belief that the individual should be free to do whatever they choose, so long as they are not causing harm to others or their property.

• Classical Republicanism

• Classical Liberalism

Believed the most important function of a government was to protect individual rights.

• Classical Republicanism

• Classical Liberalism

Concerned with the promotion of the common good.

• Classical Republicanism

• Classical Liberalism

James Madison: "Father of the Constitution".

• Classical Republicanism

• Classical Liberalism