"The latent causes of faction are thus sown in the nature of man; and we see them everywhere brought into different degrees of activity, according to the different faction." circumstances of civil society. A pure democracy... can admit no cure for the mischiefs of
According to Madison in the excerpt, what is one problem with pure democracy? • A. It encourages equality • B. It encourages factionalism • C It eliminates individual rights
What type of government does Madison suggest is better than pure democracy? A. Monarchy • B. Representative Democracy • C. Dictatorship
Madison believes that the main cause of factions is: • A. Economic inequality • B. Human nature • C. Lack of education
Use the Following Excerpt from John Locke to answer Questions 4-8 "Men being, as has been said, by nature, all free, equal, and independent, no one can be put out of this estate and subjected to the political power of another without his own consent."
According to Locke, the primary purpose of government is to: A. Establish religious authority • B. Preserve the natural rights of individuals • C. Control the economy
Locke's idea of government created by the consent of the people supports which theory of the origin of the state? • A. The Divine Right Theory B. The Social Contract Theory
Lock's statement suggests that political power comes from; • A. Military force • B. Popular consent C. Wealth and property
Lock's view differs from the Divine Right of Kings because it emphasizes: • A. Absolute monarchy • B. The people's right to choose their leaders • C. Hereditary power as the foundation of government
How does Locke's theory of natural rights affect modern democratic governments?
• A. By supporting authoritarianism
• B. By justifying the protection of individual freedoms • C. By opposing any form of elected government
Use the following excerpt from (Declaration of the Rights of Man) to answer questions 9-14:
"Men are born and remain free and equal in rights. Social distinctions may be founded only upon the general good."
According to the excerpt, what should social distinctions be based on? • A. Hereditary status lue bns elsies airit to tuo tug • B. The general good • C. Political office
The document reflects ideas closely linked to which political philosophy? • A. Divine Right • B. Enlightenment • C. Feudalism
How does this document differ from the Divine Right Theory? • A. It claims rights come from the king • B. It suggests that all people are equal and have inherent rights • C. It supports monarchy as the only legitimate form of rule
In what way does this document support natural rights? • A. It guarantees the rights of the king to rule • B. It outlines rights that people have by virtue of being human • C. It places the government above the law
The idea of equal rights in the excerpt rejects which form of government? • A. Monarchy • B. Oligarchy • C. All of the above
According to the Social Contract Theory, why do people agree to form states? • A. To be able to conquer other states • B. To avoid the chaos of life without government • C. To preserve individual sovereignty
Use the following excerpt from The Magna Carta to answer questions 15-17: "No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseised of his freehold, or liberties, or free customs, or be outlawed, or exiled, or in any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him, nor send upon him, but by lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land."
What right is established by this excerpt from the Magna Carta? • A. The absolute authority of the king • B. The right to a fair trial and due process • C. The right of the king to exile individuals
How did the Magna Carta shape the idea of limited government? • A. It expanded the powers of the monarchy • B. It limited the king's power and protected individual rights • C. It created a new type of government led by the church
The principle of trial by jury in the Magna Carta is an example of: • A. Popular sovereignty • B. Due process of law • C. Separation of powers
The Articles of Confederation state that each retains Its sovereignty. Freedom, and Independence: What does this concept represent?
• A) A Unitary government muten hogge • B) A Confederate style of government • C) The government type of autocracy
19 According to The Articles of Confederation, "Congress shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining pearce and war: What power does this illustrate? • A) Sovereignty • B) Territory • C) Democracy
Short Answer Section: For Each Question Provided, answer the question in a minimum of three full and complete sentences, defining the terms and discussing the importance that each concept/document has left on government:
CHOOSE FOUR OUT OF FIVE QUESTIONS TO COMPLETE:
2 How does the Social Contract Theory explain the creation of a state, and how does it differ from the Divine Right Theory?
Define sovereignty and explain why it is important for a state to govern itself without outside interference?
In what ways do unitary and federal systems of government differ in terms of how power is shared? Give examples of each system.
What is the main difference between parliamentary and presidential systems of government in how the executive and legislative branches work together? Provide an example for each.
Multiple Choice Section:
According to Madison in the excerpt, what is one problem with pure democracy?
What type of government does Madison suggest is better than pure democracy?
Madison believes that the main cause of factions is:
According to Locke, the primary purpose of government is to:
Locke's idea of government created by the consent of the people supports which theory of the origin of the state?
Locke's statement suggests that political power comes from:
Locke's view differs from the Divine Right of Kings because it emphasizes:
How does Locke's theory of natural rights affect modern democratic governments?
According to the excerpt, what should social distinctions be based on?
The document reflects ideas closely linked to which political philosophy?
How does this document differ from the Divine Right Theory?
In what way does this document support natural rights?
The idea of equal rights in the excerpt rejects which form of government?
According to the Social Contract Theory, why do people agree to form states?
What right is established by this excerpt from the Magna Carta?
How did the Magna Carta shape the idea of limited government?
The principle of trial by jury in the Magna Carta is an example of:
The Articles of Confederation state that each retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence: What does this concept represent?
According to The Articles of Confederation, "Congress shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining peace and war": What power does this illustrate?
In The Federalist Papers No. 51, James Madison writes, "Ambition must be made to counteract ambition." What government principle does this support?
Short Answer Section:
What are the four key elements that make up a state, and how do they set it apart from a nation or country?
The four key elements that make up a state are population, territory, government, and sovereignty. Population refers to the people who inhabit the state, while territory defines the geographical boundaries within which the state exercises its authority. Government is the institution through which the state enforces laws and policies. Sovereignty is the state's ability to govern itself without external interference. These elements distinguish a state from a nation, which is a group of people with a common identity, and a country, which is a geographical term.
How does the Social Contract Theory explain the creation of a state, and how does it differ from the Divine Right Theory?
The Social Contract Theory posits that states are formed through an implicit agreement among individuals to create a government that will protect their natural rights in exchange for some of their freedoms. This theory emphasizes the role of the people's consent in establishing political authority. In contrast, the Divine Right Theory asserts that a monarch's authority to rule comes directly from God, not from the consent of the governed. The Social Contract Theory supports democratic principles, while the Divine Right Theory justifies absolute monarchy.
Define sovereignty and explain why it is important for a state to govern itself without outside interference?
Sovereignty is the supreme authority of a state to govern itself and make its own laws without external control. It is crucial for maintaining a state's independence and ensuring that its government can make decisions that reflect the will and interests of its people. Sovereignty allows a state to protect its territorial integrity, manage its resources, and engage in international relations on its own terms. Without sovereignty, a state would be subject to external influences that could undermine its stability and autonomy.
In what ways do unitary and federal systems of government differ in terms of how power is shared? Give examples of each system.
In a unitary system, power is centralized in a single national government, which may delegate authority to local governments but retains the ultimate control. An example of a unitary system is France, where the central government holds significant power over regional authorities. In contrast, a federal system divides power between a national government and various regional governments, each with its own set of responsibilities. The United States is an example of a federal system, where power is shared between the federal government and state governments, allowing for a balance of authority.