Edmentum PLATO Course US Government v3.0, Unit 1: Foundations of US Democracy Post Test (correctly solved)

In which form of government do delegates speak on behalf of citizens correct answers Representative Which of these is defined by population, territory, government, and sovereignty correct answers nation-state What is a union of independent sovereign states correct answers a confederation Which of these is a form of authoritarian government in which power is typically handed down through family lines and rulers stay in power for life correct answers monarchy What right did the English nobles gain when King John signed the Magna Carta correct answers The Great Council could approve taxes proposed by the monarch What was the Mayflower Compact? correct answers the agreement in which Pilgrims agreed to make decisions collectively Whose political philosophy is most clearly reflected in the Declaration of Independence correct answers John Locke What does this definition describe? The implied agreement between the people and the government, in which the people give up some of their power and freedom in exchange for protection of their rights correct answers social contract Which philosopher had the most profound influence on Thomas Jefferson's political thought correct answers John Locke Which Phrase best describes the form of government created by the Constitutional Convention of 1787 correct answers a more powerful central government that abided by rules Which flaw in the government created by the Articles of Confederation did Shays's Rebellion make apparent? correct answers The government was unable to provide for national defense and economic policy According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the power of the government based on correct answers the consent of the governed Which belief was generally held by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787? correct answers A stronger central government was necessary to maintain order