Natural Rights and Social Contract Theory Quiz
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to John Locke, what is the government's moral obligation?
To provide security and happiness
To serve the people with life, liberty, and property
To ensure freedom and equality
To create a general will
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which philosopher is associated with the creation of a general will to ensure freedom and equality?
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Thomas Hobbes
Immanuel Kant
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CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the social contract according to Locke?
To ensure freedom and equality
To protect natural rights to life, liberty, and property
To surrender freedoms for security
To create a general will
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CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does popular sovereignty ensure about government authority in modern democratic systems?
It is derived from, and accountable to, the electorate.
It is based on divine right.
It is maintained by military power.
It is inherited through hereditary succession.
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main principle of limited government?
Governmental powers should be unrestricted.
Governmental powers should be restricted through a constitution or laws.
Governmental powers should be centralized.
Governmental powers should be based on individual preferences.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of limiting governmental authority according to the principle of limited government?
To increase governmental power
To maintain order and protect rights
To centralize power
To eliminate government intervention
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main goals of federalism according to the text?
To centralize all power in the national government
To address the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation
To eliminate state governments
To create a monarchy
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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