Government And Political Philosophers.

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    Rule of law is the idea that                            

    • No one is above the law (even the king)
    • The king has rule over everything and everyone
    • Citizens who are favored by the king are not subject to the rules
    • The same rules do not apply to everyone
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Quiz over standard 1A and 1B, which covers limited government, due process, rule of law, social contract, English documents, and political philosophers.

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  • 2. 

    How did Thomas Hobbes view the state of nature?

    • Violent, brutish, inhumane, solitary

    • Dependable, reliable, positive, good

    • Gentle, peaceful, group

    • Hard and difficult but manageable

    Correct Answer
    A. Violent, brutish, inhumane, solitary
    Explanation
    Hobbes held a negative view of people and did not believe they were capable of ruling themselves.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following did the Magna Carta NOT establish

    • Rule of Law

    • Right to Bear Arms

    • Limited Government

    • Due Process

    Correct Answer
    A. Right to Bear Arms
    Explanation
    The Magna Carta introduced rule of law, limited government, and due process to check King John who was abusing power.

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  • 4. 

    No quartering troops and the end of martial law were key parts of the Petition of Rights

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Charles I had implemented martial law after citizens rebelled against the unfair tax. Under martial law, he forced citizens to house (or quarter) troops in their homes.

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  • 5. 

    John Locke's view of social contract theory was that people should give up all their freedoms to a single person for protection from invaders.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Hobbes felt as though people should give up their freedoms to one person while Locke thought people should give up limited freedoms to the government in return for protection of their natural rights

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  • 6. 

    The Petition of Rights established the idea of habeas corpus. What is habeas corpus?

    • The king can throw anyone in jail for no reason

    • People have the right to a lawyer

    • No cruel and unusual punishment

    • Citizens cannot be imprisoned without cause

    Correct Answer
    A. Citizens cannot be imprisoned without cause
    Explanation
    The idea of habeas corpus states that the government cannot imprison a citizen without notifying them as to the reason why. Charles I had been jailing citizens for indefinite periods of time for not paying an illegal tax.

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  • 7. 

    Locke believed in natural rights given to people at birth by God. Which of the following is NOT one of the natural rights listed by Locke

    • Life

    • Liberty

    • Pursuit of Happiness

    • Property

    Correct Answer
    A. Pursuit of Happiness
    Explanation
    Locke believed in life, liberty, and property. Thomas Jefferson would change property to pursuit of happiness in the Declaration of Independence.

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  • 8. 

    Montesquieu believed in dividing authority in a government between different branches so no one person or body could gain too much power. What is this called?

    • Division of Authority

    • Checks and Balances

    • Separation of Powers

    • Social Contract

    Correct Answer
    A. Separation of Powers
    Explanation
    Separation of power was viewed as necessary to prevent a dictator or oligarchy from coming into power. This would have a major impact on the United States' government

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  • 9. 

    Which form of government did Montesquieu believe was best?

    • Dictatorship

    • Unitary

    • Oligarchy

    • Democracy

    Correct Answer
    A. Democracy
    Explanation
    Montesquieu thought that Democracy was best as it limited the opportunity for autocracies.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following was a key part of the English Bill of Rights?

    • Due Process

    • No Martial Law

    • Free Elections to Parliament

    • No Taxes Without Parliamentary Approval

    Correct Answer
    A. Free Elections to Parliament
    Explanation
    Free elections to Parliament was a key part of the English Bill of Rights and would have an impact on the future government of the United States.

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