Chapter 2-1 Lecture Quiz

What was the first world religion to teach its followers that ALL are equal under the law?

• Islam
• Christianity
• Judaism

Athenian democracy chose representatives or leaders by "lot." What does this mean?

What benefit could there be by selecting someone by "lot?"

What problem could there be by selecting someone by "lot?"

What is the first notable democracy that instilled the idea of checks & balances into their government?

• Rome
• Greece
• America

What is LIMITED GOVERNMENT?

What Enlightenment thinker believed we should agree to give up our freedoms to the government in return for protection?

• Macchiavelli
• Hobbes
• Locke

What is the name of the agreement where we willingly choose to give up our freedoms in return for protection from the government?

• Glorious Revolution
• Social Contract
• Natural Rights

Who grants us our Natural Rights?