UNIT 1.1

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people are born free and entitled to rebel against unjust rulers?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

What idea did Rousseau promote that influenced American revolutionary thought?

• Separation of powers

• Natural rights

• Strong government

• Popular sovereignty

What was the main reason for the colonists' decision to separate from Britain as stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• Violation of natural rights and self-rule

• Economic independence

• Expansion of territory

• Desire for a monarchy

Who was tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence?

• Alexander Hamilton

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What principle is emphasized by the phrase 'all men are created equal' in the Declaration of Independence?

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial independence

• Religious freedom

• Economic equality

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What system did the U.S. Constitution set up to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful?

• Absolute monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

What did John Locke believe about government?

• It should be absolute and unquestionable

• It should protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property

• It should be based on religious authority

• It should be led by a monarch