American Politics and the US
Constitution - WGU C963
Questions with CORRECT
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Natural Rights—ANSWER--the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the
right to life, liberty, and property
Social Contract Theory—ANSWER--The belief that people are free and equal by natural right,
and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed; espoused by
John Locke and influential in the writing of the declaration of independence.
What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the
government?—ANSWER--A social contract
According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society?—ANSWER--Society is
the product of human desire and effort.
What did John Locke view as the most important protections under the social contract?—
ANSWER--Liberty and property.
what describes John Locke's view of the state of nature?—ANSWER--peaceful and consisted
of rational human beings.
,Which three statements describe characteristics of a social contract?—ANSWER--A
definition of human nature
A collective expression of a collectively shared interest
A specification of natural rights.
In what two ways is the state of nature important for constructing a social contract?—
ANSWER--The state of nature gives definitions to natural rights
The state of nature gives definition to what it means to be human
Why is it important to know what the quality of life is like in the state of nature?—ANSWER--
It explains the incentive for working cooperatively with others.
It helps frame the type of social contract that is needed to make individual life better
What is the purpose of a social contract?—ANSWER--To acknowledge and protect natural
rights.
What is an important weakness of a social contract?—ANSWER--Social contracts require
consensus
Which statements are true about natural rights?—ANSWER--They impart an equality of
being among all people.
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Which statements are true concerning the state of nature?—ANSWER--Permits a
philosophical definition of human nature.
Is a thought experiment upon which a definition of proper society and government are built
What conditions are required for a social contract to work? Select the two correct
answers.—ANSWER--Consensus among those whom the social contract applies to
Uniformity of ability and purpose among those who agree to the social contract
Which of these describes the theory of the social contract? Select the one correct answer.—
ANSWER--Society is not natural, but created by the people.
What are social contracts constructed to be compatible with? Select the one correct
answer.—ANSWER--Human Nature and Natural Rights
Which Constitutional principle, suggested by Montesquieu, lessens the potential harm of the
national government over the people?—ANSWER--Separation of powers
Which Constitutional mechanism, suggested by Montesquieu, balances the national
government and prevents any one section of government from having sole/complete
power?—ANSWER--Checks and balances
Which of the following protects Locke's idea of natural rights and provides Montesquieu's
protections known as due process of law?—ANSWER--The Bill of Rights
Constitution - WGU C963
Questions with CORRECT
Answers 100% PASS
Natural Rights—ANSWER--the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the
right to life, liberty, and property
Social Contract Theory—ANSWER--The belief that people are free and equal by natural right,
and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed; espoused by
John Locke and influential in the writing of the declaration of independence.
What is it called when people make an agreement between themselves and the
government?—ANSWER--A social contract
According to the social contract theory, what is the origin of society?—ANSWER--Society is
the product of human desire and effort.
What did John Locke view as the most important protections under the social contract?—
ANSWER--Liberty and property.
what describes John Locke's view of the state of nature?—ANSWER--peaceful and consisted
of rational human beings.
,Which three statements describe characteristics of a social contract?—ANSWER--A
definition of human nature
A collective expression of a collectively shared interest
A specification of natural rights.
In what two ways is the state of nature important for constructing a social contract?—
ANSWER--The state of nature gives definitions to natural rights
The state of nature gives definition to what it means to be human
Why is it important to know what the quality of life is like in the state of nature?—ANSWER--
It explains the incentive for working cooperatively with others.
It helps frame the type of social contract that is needed to make individual life better
What is the purpose of a social contract?—ANSWER--To acknowledge and protect natural
rights.
What is an important weakness of a social contract?—ANSWER--Social contracts require
consensus
Which statements are true about natural rights?—ANSWER--They impart an equality of
being among all people.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
, They let you do what you need to survive and be secure
Which statements are true concerning the state of nature?—ANSWER--Permits a
philosophical definition of human nature.
Is a thought experiment upon which a definition of proper society and government are built
What conditions are required for a social contract to work? Select the two correct
answers.—ANSWER--Consensus among those whom the social contract applies to
Uniformity of ability and purpose among those who agree to the social contract
Which of these describes the theory of the social contract? Select the one correct answer.—
ANSWER--Society is not natural, but created by the people.
What are social contracts constructed to be compatible with? Select the one correct
answer.—ANSWER--Human Nature and Natural Rights
Which Constitutional principle, suggested by Montesquieu, lessens the potential harm of the
national government over the people?—ANSWER--Separation of powers
Which Constitutional mechanism, suggested by Montesquieu, balances the national
government and prevents any one section of government from having sole/complete
power?—ANSWER--Checks and balances
Which of the following protects Locke's idea of natural rights and provides Montesquieu's
protections known as due process of law?—ANSWER--The Bill of Rights
