1.1 Ideals of Democracy in U.S. Government

Which of the following best describes the concept of natural rights as it pertains to democratic ideals?

• Rights granted by the government that can be revoked at any time

• Rights inherent to all individuals that cannot be taken away

• Rights that are earned through citizenship

• Rights that are specific to certain social classes

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The idea of a social contract in a democracy implies which of the following?

• An agreement among citizens to follow the laws of a dictator

• An implicit agreement among people to give up some freedoms to maintain social order

• A formal contract signed by all citizens to obey the government

• A set of rules imposed by the ruling class on the general population

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Which of the following is an example of a natural right as understood in the context of U.S. democratic ideals?

• The right to vote

• The right to free speech

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to own property

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How does the concept of popular sovereignty influence the structure of the U.S. government?

• It mandates that the government must provide all citizens with jobs

• It establishes that the government derives its power from the consent of the governed

• It requires the government to enforce religious laws

• It allows the government to operate without any checks and balances

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In the context of the social contract, what is the primary reason individuals agree to give up some of their freedoms?

• To ensure the government can maintain a strong military

• To achieve a more orderly and stable society

• To allow the government to collect taxes

• To enable the government to control the economy

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Which of the following statements best reflects the principle of natural rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights"

• "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"

• "Whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it"

• "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal"

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Which of the following best explains the relationship between natural rights and the social contract in the context of U.S. government?

• Natural rights are granted by the social contract

• The social contract is designed to protect natural rights

• Natural rights are secondary to the social contract

• The social contract limits natural rights

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BONUS: Which philosopher is most closely associated with the idea of natural rights that influenced the U.S. government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Karl Marx

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