Unit 2 Test

Which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas on natural law and social contract had the most significant influence on the Declaration of Independence?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Thomas Hobbes
• Voltaire
• John Locke

The concept of "rule of law" in the United States can be traced back to influences from:

• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome
• Judeo-Christian tradition
• All of the above

Which British act imposed taxes on common products imported to the colonies, such as glass, paper, and tea?

• Sugar Act
• Stamp Act
• Townshend Acts
• Tea Act

The idea that government should be divided into separate branches with distinct powers is known as:

• Checks and balances
• Federalism
• Separation of powers
• Representative democracy

Which document first established the principle of "no excessive punishments" in English law?

• Magna Carta
• English Bill of Rights
• Mayflower Compact
• Declaration of Independence

The Enlightenment idea that humans are born with certain inherent rights is referred to as:

• Social contract theory
• Natural law
• Civic virtue
• Popular sovereignty

Which of the following was NOT a grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Cutting off trade with all parts of the world
• Imposing taxes without consent
• Depriving trial by jury in many cases
• Establishing freedom of religion

The principle of "consent of the governed" can be traced back to which document?

• English Bill of Rights
• Common Sense
• Mayflower Compact
• Magna Carta

Which ancient civilization's concept of "polis" or city-state influenced the American idea of local self-government?

• Rome
• Egypt
• Greece
• Persia

The British policy that required colonists to pay taxes on printed materials and legal documents was known as the:

• Sugar Act
• Quartering Act
• Stamp Act
• Tea Act