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Unit 1
Which leading political thinker is given credit for his influence on the separation of
powers?
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
John Locke is cited for influencing our founding fathers with the phrase "life, liberty, and
property," a phrase which was modified slightly by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote "we
hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and
the pursuit of Happiness". In which document are the these words written by Thomas
Jefferson?
the Declaration of Independence
According to the author of this course, why is Tocqueville still relevant today?
To be aware of not being too self-absorbed and not participating in the political process.
How did Alexis de Tocqueville describe the 1830s in America?
It was a time when Americans worked together for the common good of others
After studying and reading examples about liberty and order consider the following: After
the terrorist attack on September 11, President Bush and Congress passed the PATRIOT
Act, which expanded the power of law enforcement to secretly investigate potential
terrorists. What does this suggest?
,The president believed Americans had too much liberty and too little security.
What is a statement that Hobbes and Locke would both agree on?
Government is necessary to protect life and property.
In Federalist 10, James Madison describes our form of government where political ideas or
current issues are enlarged or refined "by passing them through the medium of a chosen
body of citizens whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country." What
term is best used to describe our government?
representative republic
To keep our elected officials in check with the citizens they represent, frequent elections are
held? According to the text, how long is the term for a member in the House of
Representative before they face re-election?
2 years
For the separation of powers or Three Branches of Government to work in practice, what
item(s) are needed?
The use of checks and balances.
What are two examples of the checks and balances the Executive Branch has on Congress
and the Judicial Branch?
Veto power, nominates judges
Which of the following is true of the Bill of Rights?
, It was included in the Constitution as a concession to the Anti-federalists who opposed
ratification of the Constitution.
Unit 2
Which of the following most accurately describes the Supreme Court's position on limiting
expression covered under the First Amendment?
Individuals can challenge if they believe the government's action violates the First Amendment.
Which of the following most accurately describes the Bill of Rights?
It is a list of individual rights guaranteed to each citizen.
The "invisible hand" of the free market discussed by Adam Smith refers to which of the
following?
selfishness
Which of the following correctly describes where economic rights are written in the United
States?
Economic rights are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights.
Voting is an excellent way for the public to become involved in civic dialogue. Which of the
following described ways citizens can become involved?
writing letters, contributing to campaigns, or running for office.
In which of the following societies is the reciprocity of rights and obligations most
necessary?
a society of hundreds of millions living in cities
Correct
Unit 1
Which leading political thinker is given credit for his influence on the separation of
powers?
Charles-Louis Montesquieu
John Locke is cited for influencing our founding fathers with the phrase "life, liberty, and
property," a phrase which was modified slightly by Thomas Jefferson when he wrote "we
hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and
the pursuit of Happiness". In which document are the these words written by Thomas
Jefferson?
the Declaration of Independence
According to the author of this course, why is Tocqueville still relevant today?
To be aware of not being too self-absorbed and not participating in the political process.
How did Alexis de Tocqueville describe the 1830s in America?
It was a time when Americans worked together for the common good of others
After studying and reading examples about liberty and order consider the following: After
the terrorist attack on September 11, President Bush and Congress passed the PATRIOT
Act, which expanded the power of law enforcement to secretly investigate potential
terrorists. What does this suggest?
,The president believed Americans had too much liberty and too little security.
What is a statement that Hobbes and Locke would both agree on?
Government is necessary to protect life and property.
In Federalist 10, James Madison describes our form of government where political ideas or
current issues are enlarged or refined "by passing them through the medium of a chosen
body of citizens whose wisdom may best discern the true interest of their country." What
term is best used to describe our government?
representative republic
To keep our elected officials in check with the citizens they represent, frequent elections are
held? According to the text, how long is the term for a member in the House of
Representative before they face re-election?
2 years
For the separation of powers or Three Branches of Government to work in practice, what
item(s) are needed?
The use of checks and balances.
What are two examples of the checks and balances the Executive Branch has on Congress
and the Judicial Branch?
Veto power, nominates judges
Which of the following is true of the Bill of Rights?
, It was included in the Constitution as a concession to the Anti-federalists who opposed
ratification of the Constitution.
Unit 2
Which of the following most accurately describes the Supreme Court's position on limiting
expression covered under the First Amendment?
Individuals can challenge if they believe the government's action violates the First Amendment.
Which of the following most accurately describes the Bill of Rights?
It is a list of individual rights guaranteed to each citizen.
The "invisible hand" of the free market discussed by Adam Smith refers to which of the
following?
selfishness
Which of the following correctly describes where economic rights are written in the United
States?
Economic rights are not specifically enumerated in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights.
Voting is an excellent way for the public to become involved in civic dialogue. Which of the
following described ways citizens can become involved?
writing letters, contributing to campaigns, or running for office.
In which of the following societies is the reciprocity of rights and obligations most
necessary?
a society of hundreds of millions living in cities
