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How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of
participatory governance? - CORRECT ANSWER-It establishes a basis for
individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of Rights (sometimes
known as the "English Bill of Rights") in 1689? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tension
over who should rule; an individual or the people
Who is considered to have been the most influential Enlightenment
philosopher on the Declaration of Independence? - CORRECT ANSWER-John
Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
the first attempt by Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Separation of powers
For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
support ratification of the Constitution and explain its commitment to limited
government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A bill of rights
What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
,For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To encourage the colonists to demand independence from Great
Britain
Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid
out by the Articles of Confederation? - CORRECT ANSWER-no power to tax and
no executive or judiciary
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is practicing a
form of: - CORRECT ANSWER-direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is:
- CORRECT ANSWER-political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people
is: - CORRECT ANSWER-popular sovereignty
The "rule of law" is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER-citizens are
governed by laws; no one is above the law
In the U.S., voters chose representatives from the state to represent them in
the U.S. Congress. This is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? - CORRECT ANSWER-
voting, serving on a jury, and holding federal office
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Democrats and Republicans
, In general, the Republican party is ideologically - CORRECT ANSWER-
conservative
Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a county supervisor of elections
Who is the chief executive in a state? - CORRECT ANSWER-the governor
Congress creates laws, but those laws can be vetoed by the president or
overturned by the Supreme Court. This is an example of a Constitutional
principle known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Checks and Balances
Articles one, two, and three in the Constitution reflect which constitutional
principle: - CORRECT ANSWER-separation of powers
Which part of the U.S. Constitution declares it to be the supreme law of the
land? - CORRECT ANSWER-Article VI
The concept of self-government can be found in: - CORRECT ANSWER-the
preamble beginning with "we the people"
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? - CORRECT
ANSWER-27
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'rule of law': - CORRECT
ANSWER-No one is above the law, including government and elected officials.
Which of the following best describes federalism: - CORRECT ANSWER-a dual
system of sovereignty where both national and state governments have
authority.
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How does the Magna Carta provide a foundation for the English perspective of
participatory governance? - CORRECT ANSWER-It establishes a basis for
individual rights.
What led to the creation of the English Declaration of Rights (sometimes
known as the "English Bill of Rights") in 1689? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tension
over who should rule; an individual or the people
Who is considered to have been the most influential Enlightenment
philosopher on the Declaration of Independence? - CORRECT ANSWER-John
Locke
What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is
the first attempt by Europeans of self-government in the colonies.
What aspect of the U.S. Constitution was influenced by Montesquieu? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Separation of powers
For what purpose were the Federalist Papers written? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
support ratification of the Constitution and explain its commitment to limited
government.
What did the anti-Federalist want the Constitution to include? - CORRECT
ANSWER-A bill of rights
What rights are listed in the Declaration of Independence? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
,For what purpose did Thomas Paine write Common Sense? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To encourage the colonists to demand independence from Great
Britain
Which of the following were thought to be weaknesses of the government laid
out by the Articles of Confederation? - CORRECT ANSWER-no power to tax and
no executive or judiciary
A state that permits citizens to vote directly on laws and policies is practicing a
form of: - CORRECT ANSWER-direct democracy
An individual's belief that ordinary citizens can affect what government does is:
- CORRECT ANSWER-political efficacy
The principle that authority of the government rests in the hands of the people
is: - CORRECT ANSWER-popular sovereignty
The "rule of law" is best described as: - CORRECT ANSWER-citizens are
governed by laws; no one is above the law
In the U.S., voters chose representatives from the state to represent them in
the U.S. Congress. This is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-indirect democracy
Which of the following are reserved for U.S. citizens only? - CORRECT ANSWER-
voting, serving on a jury, and holding federal office
Which of the following best are the two dominant political parties in the U.S. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Democrats and Republicans
, In general, the Republican party is ideologically - CORRECT ANSWER-
conservative
Who is responsible for registering voters in the state of Florida? - CORRECT
ANSWER-a county supervisor of elections
Who is the chief executive in a state? - CORRECT ANSWER-the governor
Congress creates laws, but those laws can be vetoed by the president or
overturned by the Supreme Court. This is an example of a Constitutional
principle known as: - CORRECT ANSWER-Checks and Balances
Articles one, two, and three in the Constitution reflect which constitutional
principle: - CORRECT ANSWER-separation of powers
Which part of the U.S. Constitution declares it to be the supreme law of the
land? - CORRECT ANSWER-Article VI
The concept of self-government can be found in: - CORRECT ANSWER-the
preamble beginning with "we the people"
How many amendments have been added to the Constitution? - CORRECT
ANSWER-27
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'rule of law': - CORRECT
ANSWER-No one is above the law, including government and elected officials.
Which of the following best describes federalism: - CORRECT ANSWER-a dual
system of sovereignty where both national and state governments have
authority.
