U.S. Gov Mini Quiz 1A & 1B

Which of the following best describes the concept of "unalienable rights"?

•  Rights that can be taken away by the government

• Rights that are granted by the government

• Rights that are inherent to all individuals

•  Rights that are only applicable to certain groups

What is the main principle of the Divine Right of Kings?

• Monarchs are chosen by the people

• Monarchs have unlimited authority granted by God

•  Monarchs must follow the laws of nature and nature's God

• Monarchs are elected through a social contract

According to the Social Contract Theory, why do individuals give up some of their freedom to the government?

• To establish a monarchy

• To protect their natural rights

• To create anarchy

• To ensure unlimited authority for the government

Which intellectual movement developed rational laws to describe social behavior and supported human rights and liberal economic theories?

•  Judeo-Christian law

• English Common Law

• The Enlightenment

• Constitutionalism

What is the main principle of Republicanism?

• Limited government with elected representatives

• Unlimited government with appointed representatives

• Theocracy with religious leaders as representatives

• Anarchy with no government or representatives

What is the main idea behind the concept of 'natural rights'?

• Rights granted by the government

• Rights inherent to all humans

• Rights given by the monarch

• Rights that can be revoked by the state

What is the primary purpose of a constitution in a democratic society?

• To grant unlimited power to the government

• To outline the structure and powers of the government

• To establish a monarchy

• To create anarchy

What is the main idea behind the concept of 'popular sovereignty'?

• Power resides with the monarch

• Power is divided among the elite

• Power is derived from the consent of the governed

• Power is granted by the divine