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Question | Answer |
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Traditions of English government influenced American colonists' beliefs about how they should be ruled in what way? | the expectation of limited government |
According to John Locke, what was the primary purpose of government? | to protect natural rights of individuals |
The quote from the Declaration of Independence "Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." Would most likely be associated with which two philosophers? | John Locke, Montesquieu |
According to Locke, what can the people do when their government acts against them? | They can disregard government laws |
Where does government get their power from? | The government forms an agreement with the people |
Which idea in the United States Constitution reflects the influence of the Baron de Montesquieu? | The system of Checks and Balances |
A representative body government came from | American Colonial Government |
According to the Declaration of Independence, which statement explains a basic belief of U.S. citizens? | Government leaders should be accountable to voters. |
Whose idea of separation of powers influenced the U.S. system of government? | Baron de Montesquieu |
Colonists followed ________________________ in shaping many of their institutions of ___________________. | English Traditions, Government |
Which philosopher most influenced the Declaration of Independence with the phrase "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness" (*Remember for him is was "Life, Liberty and property" | John Locke |
Which enlightenment philosopher most influenced Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence? | John Locke |
5 civic responsibilities | Be informed Vote Participate in the community Respect for property Respect other |
What is popular sovereignty? | Consent of the governed |
Representative Dem - | Citizens elect representatives to make decisions for them |
Who is considered a citizen? | If you were born in America If one of your parents are Americans (no matter where in the world you were born) |
How did Britain's practice of salutary neglect before 1763 encourage the colonies to move toward revolution? | supported the development of self-government |
List 5 (of the many) characteristics/traits/thoughts regarding the Declaration of Independence. | Government should be created for the people by the people Rights existed before governments were created Basis for equal treatment for citizens Explanation of purposes and principles |
How have Thomas Jefferson's political beliefs influenced the development of the U.S. government? | He supported policies that limited federal power |
The passage "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal. . ." from the Declaration of Independence would most conflict with the practice of what? | Slavery |
How are Montesquieu's ideas applied in the U.S. Constitution (on the test it will seem like a trick question)? | three branches of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) |
What two places do government get their power from? | 1. The agreement of the people 2. Constitutions |
List the 5 civic duties | Obey laws, pay taxes, defend the nation, serve in court, attend school |
Direct Dem | All citizens go and vote on each law/bill. |
Those who supported American Independence were called ______________Those who DID NOT support American Independence were called _____________ | Patriots, Loyalists |
The Stamp Act, Tea Act, Sugar Act, etc... influenced the colonies desires to consider a revolution how? | Raising taxes without representation in the British Parliament |