Gov't Chapters 1-2 Vocabulary DOK L1

The notion that the people must agree on who their rulers will be is called:

• Sanctity of property rights

• Natural rights

• Consent of the governed

• Limited government

• Direct democracy

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What is the primary result of Shays’ Rebellion?

• Spread similar, unruly behavior to more extensive and influential groups

• Force states to pass “force acts” and print money

• Calm the elite’s fears about the economic climate

• Serve as a factor motivating the American Revolution

• Precipitate a review of the Articles of Confederation in Annapolis

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The Articles of Confederation established a strong central government to respond to economic and national crisis issues. True or False?

• True

• False

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Which philosopher's views included the purpose of and limits on government?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Montesquieu

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Why is the American Revolution often referred to as a "conservative" revolution?

• It aimed to preserve existing liberties rather than create new ones

• It sought to establish a monarchy

• It was primarily a social revolution

• It was led by radical groups

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What is the term for the idea that government power should be restricted to protect individual rights?

• Absolute monarchy

• Limited government

• Totalitarianism

• Oligarchy

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Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

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What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It allowed for too much federal power

• It lacked a strong central government

• It imposed high taxes on states

• It created a powerful executive branch

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Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to calls for a stronger federal government?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Shays’ Rebellion

• The Battle of Yorktown

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What is the principle that government derives its authority from the consent of the governed?

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial review

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

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