Natural Rights and Social Contract Theory Quiz

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

What role did the U.S. Constitution play in shaping federalism?

• It eliminated the need for state governments.

• It balanced the authority between national and state governments.

• It centralized all power in the federal government.

• It created a monarchy.

Which century did the concept of federalism become prominent?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

What is a key characteristic of elitist democracy?

• Power is distributed among the general population.

• Power is concentrated in the hands of a small, privileged elite.

• Power is shared equally among all citizens.

• Power is not influenced by any elites.