AP Government and Politics: Ideals of Democracy

The video introduces the AP Government and Politics course, focusing on the ideals of democracy. It covers the influences on the US founding, including the British constitutional system, political philosophy, and colonial traditions. Key principles for a limited government, such as natural rights, social contract, popular sovereignty, and republicanism, are discussed. John Locke's theories are highlighted, emphasizing their impact on the founding era. The video concludes with exam preparation tips.

What is the primary focus of John Locke's social contract theory?

• Protection of economic elites

• Safeguarding natural rights

• Promoting political actors

• Ensuring a living wage

Which document is NOT part of the British constitutional system that influenced the American colonies?

• Charters by various kings

• Declaration of Independence

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

In the context of the video, what is the significance of the Iroquois Confederacy?

• It was a British economic policy

• It was a system of government by native inhabitants

• It influenced the Roman Republic

• It was a European political system

Which of the following was a significant economic system during the colonial period?

• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

What was a major reason for the push towards independence in the American colonies?

• Desire for a monarchy

• Support from the British Parliament

• Mixing of populations and economic factors

• Influence of the Roman Republic

Which concept refers to the idea that government power comes from the consent of the governed?

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Popular sovereignty

• Republicanism

What does republicanism emphasize in a large geographic area?

• Monarchical rule

• Anarchy

• Electing representatives

• Direct democracy

According to John Locke, what must the government not do without the consent of the people?

• Establish schools

• Declare war

• Raise taxes

• Build infrastructure

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key concepts necessary for a limited government?

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Popular sovereignty

• Absolute monarchy

What is the purpose of entering into a social contract according to John Locke?

• To promote economic inequality

• To establish a monarchy

• To ensure predictability in governance

• To gain absolute freedom