Intro to Government (1.1 - 1.4)

What is the definition of natural rights?

• Rights that are granted by the government

• Rights that are inherent and not dependent on laws or customs

• Rights that are given to citizens through social contracts

• Rights that are specific to certain groups of people

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the principle of popular sovereignty?

• The government is controlled by a small group of elites

• The government derives its power from the consent of the governed

• The government has unlimited power over its citizens

• The government is based on hereditary rule

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Which of the following is an example of limited government?

• A monarchy where the king has absolute power

• A dictatorship where the leader controls all aspects of life

• A constitutional democracy with checks and balances

• An oligarchy where a few people make all decisions

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What was a significant outcome of Shay's Rebellion?

• Strengthening of the federal government

• Introduction of the Stamp Act

• Repeal of the Intolerable Acts

• Increased support for the Boston Tea Party

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How did the idea of natural rights shape the principles in the Declaration of Independence?

• Natural rights were dismissed as irrelevant in the Declaration of Independence

• Natural rights were used to argue for the divine right of kings

• Natural rights were fundamental in advocating for individual liberty and limiting governmental authority

• Natural rights were only mentioned in relation to property ownership

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the impact of the social contract theory on modern democratic governments.

• It led to the creation of authoritarian regimes

• It provided a foundation for the idea that governments should serve the people

• It discouraged the development of representative institutions

• It promoted the idea of divine right of kings

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What is the definition of participatory democracy?

• A system where a small group of elites make decisions for the majority.

• A system where citizens have the power to decide on policy initiatives directly.

• A system where multiple groups compete to influence policy.

• A system where elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the people.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of pluralist democracy?

• Decision-making is centralized in a small group of elites.

• Multiple groups compete to influence policy.

• Citizens directly vote on policy initiatives.

• There is no competition among groups for influence.

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Which feature is associated with elite democracy?

• Direct participation of citizens in decision-making.

• Competition among various interest groups.

• Decision-making by a small, privileged group.

• Decentralized power structure.

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What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It provided a strong central government.

• It allowed for easy amendments to the document.

• It lacked the power to tax and regulate commerce.

• It established a powerful executive branch.

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