Origins of Government Unit Test

Front

Which Enlightenment thinker argued that all people were born equal and had natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

Back

John Locke

Front

The image concerns government. Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

Back

separation of powers

Front

Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in the statement: "To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."?

Back

John Locke's idea of the social contract

Front

Why did the Founding Fathers separate the power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between different branches of government?

Back

to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful

Front

How does the quote on the scroll reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?

Back

They supported individual liberties.

Front

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline on the newspaper?

Back

social contract

Front

How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?

Back

The United Nations promotes universal human rights.

Front

Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea? Options: Fifth amendment self-incrimination protection, First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees, First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees, Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection

Back

First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees

Front

What pamphlet denounced British rule and fanned the flames of revolution?

Back

Common Sense

Front

What might have happened if the Founding Fathers had given all powers to the executive branch?

Back

The president could have grown too powerful, leading to tyranny.