Roots of Knowledge: A Flashcard

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Which of the following is a key concept derived from the religious roots of English governance? The divine right of kings, Separation of powers, Social contract, Federalism

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The divine right of kings

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The Magna Carta, a significant document in English history, primarily aimed to:

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Limit the power of the king

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Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of the "social contract"?

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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The concept of "natural rights" is most closely associated with which Enlightenment philosopher?

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John Locke

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Which document is considered the supreme law of the United States?

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The Constitution

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The principle of "checks and balances" in the U.S. government is designed to:

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Prevent any one branch from gaining too much power

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Which of the following is a classical root of modern democracy?
The Roman Republic, The Byzantine Empire, The Ottoman Empire, The Persian Empire

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The Roman Republic

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The Enlightenment idea that influenced the U.S. Declaration of Independence was:

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The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Which of the following is a feature of the U.S. federal system of government? A single, centralized government, Power shared between national and state governments, A monarchy, A theocracy

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Power shared between national and state governments

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The Enlightenment thinker Montesquieu is best known for his theory of:

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Separation of powers