Foundations

The process of determining if a law or action is constitutional.

• Judicial Review

• Disenfranchisement

• Due Process of Law

• Confederation

Name the French philosopher who is credited with the idea of "separation of powers" that we see in our Constitution:

• Locke

• Montesquieu

• Lafayette

• Napoleon

What is the primary purpose of a social contract in political theory?

• To establish a government

• To create economic equality

• To promote religious freedom

• To ensure cultural diversity

Which ancient civilization is credited with the development of democracy?

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Persian

What is the term for a system where the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life?

• Democracy

• Totalitarianism

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

Who wrote 'The Republic', a work that explores justice and the just society?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• Socrates

• Homer

What is the main function of the legislative branch in a government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To create laws

• To judge laws

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What is the economic system where the means of production are privately owned and operated for profit?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

Which philosopher is known for the quote 'I think, therefore I am'?

• Descartes

• Kant

• Nietzsche

• Hegel