Final Foundations of Government 24-25

Which English philosopher coined the term "Life, Liberty, and Property" that inspired the founding fathers?

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What was the first attempt that the colonists made at a form of government?

• The Articles of Confederation
• The Constitution
• The Virginia Plan
• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following best describes Hobbes' "state of nature?"

• A peaceful coexistence with mutual respect.
• A society governed by strict laws and order.
• A state of complete freedom and equality.
• People are naturally selfish and are quick to fight

Richland is a country that is led by one person. They control the government, the ruling political party, & control all aspects of citizens' lives. They choose candidates for elections, but the candidates have no opponents. What style of government is this?

• Dictatorship

• Oligarchy
• Monarchy
• Democracy

The word used to describe the presence of no government is __________.

• anarchy
• monarchy
• oligarchy
• dictatorship

A government that recognizes God as the ultimate authority, religious law is used to rule the people

• Monarchy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy
• Theocracy

The military in Jagistan has recently taken over control of the government after a period of unrest in the country.

• Monarchy

• Junta

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Opponents of the US Constitution who urged its rejection

• Anti-Federalists
• Libertarians
• Constitutionalists
• Federalists

Political philosopher who believed humans lived in a state of nature before governments existed, thought a strong central figure should rule

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Which of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

• Ability to regulate interstate commerce
• Inability to levy taxes,

• Power to enforce laws
• Requirement for majority consent to amend