Founding Principles Quiz

What term describes the connections or agreements between governing bodies and the people they govern?

• Self-Evident

• Political Bonds

• Usurpations

• Allegiance

Which term means something that is obvious or clear without needing further explanation?

• Prudence

• Despotism

• Self-Evident

• Sovereignty

What are rights that cannot be taken away or denied, such as Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness called?

• Unalienable Rights

• Representation

• Mutual Pledge

• Abolish

What is the term for an organization that creates and enforces laws and policies?

• Government

• Allegiance

• Independence

• Prudence

What principle states that government derives its authority from the permission of the people?

• Despotism

• Consent of the Governed

• Usurpations

• Sovereignty

What does the term "Abolish" mean?

• To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

• The quality of being cautious and making wise decisions

• Loyalty or commitment to a sovereign or government

• The state of being free from outside control

What term describes the quality of being cautious and making wise decisions based on experience?

• Prudence

• Despotism

• Usurpations

• Representation

What is the term for taking power or rights unjustly or by force?

• Allegiance

• Usurpations

• Sovereignty

• Mutual Pledge

What is a form of government where a single entity rules with absolute power called?

• Despotism

• Independence

• Representation

• Government

What term describes the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something?

• Sovereignty

• Representation

• Allegiance

• Prudence