Question

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Answer 1

Which of the following quotes best relates to the idea of separation of powers?

“The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others.”—Thomas Jefferson
"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."—Thomas Jefferson
"You have rights antecedent to all earthly governments; rights that cannot be repealed.”—John Adams
“The judicial power ought to be distinct from both the legislative and executive.”—John Adams

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



John Locke believed that if government does not protect natural rights, then

citizens know that the government is working because they have safety
it breaks the social contract and people can create a new government
citizens should combine the parts of government into a single branch
it must have a good reason for doing so and citizens should not complain

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



Which of the following ideas from the Baron de Montesquieu influenced the Founding Fathers?

Separation of powers
Declaration of independence
Social contract
Natural law

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



According to John Locke, the "natural rights" are

separation of powers
will of the majority and power
social contracts and voting
life, liberty, and property

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



If people believe that separation of powers is important, which of the following would not be a government they support?

a government where responsibility is divided between groups of people
a government where a single ruler, like a king, makes all the decisions
a government with legislative, executive, and judicial branches
a government where no one group of people has all the control

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



Which of the following ideas did both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke write about?

Social contract
Natural law
Declaration of independence
Separation of powers

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



The ancient Romans influenced the Enlightenment thinkers and the Founding Fathers. Which of the following events best reflects the republican government of ancient Rome?

A town holds a meeting, and every citizen present votes to make a decision.
People vote for representatives who will make decisions on their behalf.
The president makes a speech about the need to protect rights for all citizens.
National leaders decide to split government into three separate branches.

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



The idea of "natural rights" means that

people have the right to life, liberty, and property
government may rule because of citizen agreement
people divide government into three tasks
government has final authority over all citizens

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)



Which of the following ideas is about dividing government into legislative, judicial, and executive branches?

Separation of powers
Social contract
Natural rights
Will of the majority

Answer 2

you can look for the answer on google if you need to

Answer 3

for the first one i think its D

Answer 4

2) is B "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground."—Thomas Jefferson

Answer 5

the first one

Answer 6

really i thought it would be D because he says it has to have separate powers

Answer 7

nope it is d for sure and it was tomas

Answer 8

okay

Answer 9

question "9" is a
sorry im skipping around im doing the exam while im doin this

Answer 10

question "10" is A as well

Answer 11

i may not be able to do some cause im doing this based on what i know

Answer 12

Question 7 is social contract

Answer 13

question "5" is D

Answer 14

question "4" is declaration of independence

Answer 15

and that's all i know sorry

Answer 16

it is ok thxs

Answer 17

yw np