WorksheetsUnit 1 Political Philosophy
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 35mins
Explain the Enlightenment in 2-3 sentences.
Identify one liberal democratic right you enjoy today because of the Enlightenment.
How many branches of government does the United States have?
1
2
3
4
The people agree to give up some freedoms, but only if the government agrees to protect everyone's rights
social contract
unalienable
rights
republicanism
limited government
Identify the two Enlightenment thinkers that influenced our founding fathers.
(The ones we learned in class.)
Rousseau and Hobbes
Locke and Hobbes
Montesquieu and Locke
Montesquieu and Hobbes
What document was signed on July 4, 1776?
(a)
Identify one grievance (complaint) against King George III that was in the July 4, 1776 document.
What was the United States first constitution called?
Articles of States
Articles of a New World
Articles of Confederation
Articles of the United States
America's first constitution = weak government
Give one example of its weakness.
In 2-3 sentences, briefly explain Shay's Rebellion.
A theory of government that emphasizes the participation of citizens for the common good of the community.
constitutionalism
social contract
individual rights
republicanism
The concept of a government limited in power.
constitutionalism
individual rights
limited government
unalienable rights
The values of a society are reflected in its __________ and __________.
(a)
Legitimate government comes from _______ rights and ______ contract.
(a)
Who is the father of the Constitution?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
Alexander Hamilton
John Locke
List the three branches of the American government.
List one achievement under America's 1st constitution.
Inherent in all persons; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
individual rights
social contract
unalienable rights
republicanism
