Foundations of Government Review (Govt.1ab)

What are the two historical forms of governance that influenced the American system?

• Athenian democracy and the Roman Republic

• The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights

• The Great Awakening and Enlightenment thought

• The charters of the Virginia Company of London and the Magna Carta

Which principle from the Roman Republic is reflected in the U.S. Constitution?

• Direct participation of citizens

• Checks and balances among government branches

• Rule of law

• Natural rights

What is a key feature of a democratic republic?

• Power resides with the people

• Power is centralized in a monarchy

• Decisions are made by a single ruler

• Government is based on religious authority

Which document established the idea that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Charters of the Virginia Company of London

• Declaration of Independence

What concept did John Locke contribute to American political thought?

• Natural rights

• Strong central authority

• Social contract

• Religious revival

How did the Great Awakening influence American political thought?

• It encouraged individualism and questioned traditional authority

• It established the rule of law

• It introduced the concept of natural rights

• It emphasized the need for a strong central authority

What rights did the English Bill of Rights establish that influenced the American Bill of Rights?

• Right to free speech and fair trial

• Right to representation

• Natural rights

• Direct participation in government