Gov Intervention Unit 1 1-10 questions.

Which group of North American colonists first developed a system of self-government?

• the Dutch

• the Quakers

• the Pilgrims

• the French

Which passage from the Declaration of Independence conflicts with the practice of slavery?

• A. “. . . a decent respect to the opinions of mankind. . .”

• B. “We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity. . .”

• C. “. . . all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer. . .”

• D. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. . .”

This quote is from which American document?

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable Rights, That amoung these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Mayflower Compact

Which one of these is Authoritarian Government

• respect for private property rights

• minimal citizen involvement in decision-making

• emphasis on implementation of the rule of law

• sovereignty that rests with the people

For this item, drag the answers into the boxes. Complete the chart to list the characteristics of democratic and authoritarian governments. Match the following characteristics to the correct type of government:

• democratic

• Free and fair elections

• democratic

• Limitations on individual rights

• authoritarian

• Ultimate authority with the leaders

• authoritarian

• Respect for individual rights

• democratic

• Leaders who must follow laws

Based on these laws, what aspect of the Code of Hammurabi is evident in American government?

• Laws are created to maintain order in a society.

• Laws are created to impose harsh penalties.

• Laws are created to instill fear in citizens.

• Laws are created to provide services to the public.

Which action would most likely be taken by an authoritarian government?

• The government expands voting rights to make it easier for more citizens to vote.

• The leader restricts individual rights as a way to stop criticism of the government.

• Citizens hold a protest that results in changes to an unpopular law.

• Citizens petition for a recall election and remove the leader from office.

The idea in this excerpt inspired which line in the Declaration of Independence?

by John Locke

• A. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…”

• B. “…they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

• C. “That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men…”

• D. “…when a long train of abuses and usurpations…reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right…to throw off such government…”

Which government would be the most likely to take the action?

Between Authoritarian and Democratic Goverments?

• Democratic

• Citizens petition for a recall election and remove the leader from office.

• Authoritarian

• The government expands voting rights to make it easier for more citizens to Vote.

• Democratic

• The leaders restricts individual rights as a way to stop criticism of the government.

• Authoritarian

• The Government controls the countrys primary indusrty in order to increase the leader's wealth.

• Democratic

• Citizens hold a protest that results in changes to an unpopular law

Which Enlightenment philosopher had the greatest impact on the ideas in this sentence?

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness.

• A. Thomas Hobbes

• B. John Locke

• C. Thomas Paine

• D. Voltaire