Gov Intervention Unit 1 1-20 questions.

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

• the Quakers

• the Pilgrims

• the Dutch

• the French

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

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

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

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

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

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."

• Olive Branch Petition

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

Which one of these is Authoritarian Government

• respect for private property rights

• sovereignty that rests with the people

• emphasis on implementation of the rule of law

• minimal citizen involvement in decision-making

Which of the following correctly matches characteristics to Democratic and Authoritarian governments?

• Democratic governments have ultimate authority with the leaders, while authoritarian governments have free and fair elections.

• Authoritarian governments respect individual rights, while democratic governments have limitations on individual rights.

• Democratic governments have free and fair elections, while authoritarian governments have ultimate authority with the leaders.

• Both democratic and authoritarian governments require leaders to follow the law.

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

• Laws are created to provide services to the public.

• Laws are created to impose harsh penalties.

• Laws are created to instill fear in citizens.

• Laws are created to maintain order in a society.

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

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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…”

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

Which government type—Democratic or Authoritarian—would most likely take each action?

• Authoritarian: Citizens petition for a recall election and remove the leader from office.
  Democratic: The leader restricts individual rights as a way to stop criticism of the government.
  Democratic: The government controls the country's primary industry to increase the leader’s wealth.
  Authoritarian: Citizens hold a protest that results in changes to an unpopular law.
  Authoritarian: The government expands voting rights to make it easier for more citizens to vote.

• Democratic: Citizens petition for a recall election and remove the leader from office.
  Authoritarian: The leader restricts individual rights as a way to stop criticism of the government.
  Democratic: Citizens hold a protest that results in changes to an unpopular law.
  Democratic: The government expands voting rights to make it easier for more citizens to vote.
  Authoritarian: The government controls the country’s primary industry to increase the leader’s wealth.

• Authoritarian: The government expands voting rights to make it easier for more citizens to vote.
  Democratic: The leader restricts individual rights as a way to stop criticism of the government.
  Democratic: The government controls the country’s primary industry to increase the leader’s wealth.
  Authoritarian: Citizens hold a protest that results in changes to an unpopular law.
  Democratic: Citizens petition for a recall election and remove the leader from office.

• Democratic: The leader restricts individual rights as a way to stop criticism of the government.
  Authoritarian: Citizens hold a protest that results in changes to an unpopular law.
  Authoritarian: Citizens petition for a recall election and remove the leader from office.
  Democratic: The government controls the country’s primary industry to increase the leader’s wealth.
  Democratic: The government expands voting rights to make it easier for more citizens to vote.

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.

• D. Voltaire

• B. John Locke

• A. Thomas Hobbes

• C. Thomas Paine