Origins of American Government 1 and 2

What does the word "establish" mean in the context of government?

• To remove something

• To create or set up something

• To prevent something

• To argue for something

What does "levy" mean when referring to government powers?

• To protect rights

• To charge or impose a tax

• To establish new laws

• To free people from punishment

Which of the following describes "limited government"?

• A government where power has no restrictions

• A government where power is shared equally by all citizens

• A government whose powers are restricted by laws

• A government that only focuses on economic growth

How did the Magna Carta influence colonial government?

• It established the idea that a king's power should be absolute

• It introduced the concept of limited government

• It gave the king more power to levy taxes

• It encouraged colonists to remain loyal to Britain

Why did the English Bill of Rights affect the American colonies?

• The colonists believed it applied to them and gave them the same rights as people in Britain

• The king granted the colonies the right to self-govern

• The Bill of Rights allowed the colonists to avoid taxes

• It was the first document to allow colonies to declare independence

How did representative government influence the American colonies?

• Colonists rejected the idea of elected representatives

• Colonists established a representative system similar to Britain's Parliament

• Only wealthy landowners could serve in government

• All colonists, including women and enslaved people, could vote

According to John Locke, what are 'natural rights'?

• Rights that only kings have

• Rights that come from government laws

• Rights that all people have because they are human

• Rights granted by the church

What was Montesquieu’s key idea about government structure?

• All government power should be held by one ruler

• The powers of government should be divided among different branches

• The government should be controlled by the military

• Government should have a single chamber legislature

What democratic practice existed in colonial governments?

• Only members of the church could vote

• Common people had the opportunity to participate in local meetings

• Only women could vote

• Enslaved persons could serve in government

How did the Mayflower Compact influence future colonial governments?

• It was the first written agreement for self-government

• It established religious laws in the colonies

• It prevented colonists from creating their own laws

• It gave power to the British king to rule the colonies directly