American Government Midterm Review

American Government Midterm Review

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Social Studies

12th Grade

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Brayden Bromley

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This theory states that humans created government because they were tired of the strong taking what they wanted & agreed to give up some power to the government in exchange for safety.

Back

social contract

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This theory states that leaders are chosen by God and the people are expected to obey the ruler as they would God.

Back

divine right

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The agency the state uses to accomplish goals is ________________.

Back

government

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This philosopher believed in natural rights and that all people had the right to life & liberty.

Back

John Locke

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This philosopher believed in the social contract and that government was an agreement between people and their government.

Back

Jean Jacques Rousseau

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This philosopher was a strong advocate for freedom of speech and religion, and the separation of church & state.

Back

Voltaire

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This philosopher believed that people were naturally wicked and a strong government was needed to keep order.

Back

Thomas Hobbes

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