Foundations of American Government

Who were some of the influential figures involved in crafting the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison

• George Washington, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and Patrick Henry

• Thomas Paine, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and John Marshall

• James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and Martin Van Buren

What role did the Judeo-Christian tradition play in shaping colonial notions of justice?

• It emphasized the creation of a just society grounded in respect for the law.

• It introduced the concept of direct democracy.

• It provided the framework for the federal government.

• It proposed the social-contract theory.

Which historical governance model contributed the idea of republicanism to American political thought?

• The Roman Republic

• The Greek city-state of Athens

• The English constitutional system

• The Enlightenment movement

What is the significance of the Charters of Freedom in American history?

• They are fundamental in securing the rights of American citizens.

• They introduced the concept of natural law.

• They established the tradition of direct democracy.

• They proposed the social-contract theory.

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution' for his contributions to the Constitutional Convention?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin