SSCG2 Review

Which of the following best describes "sovereignty"?

• The idea that no one is above the law

• The supreme power or authority to govern oneself

• The division of government powers into three branches

• The principle of checks and balances

What is the primary idea behind "limited government"?

• Government should have absolute authority over citizens

• Government powers are restricted to protect individual rights

• Government derives its power from a king or monarch

• Government operates without constitutional constraints

The principle of the "rule of law" means:

• Laws are determined by the strongest authority

• All people, including government officials, are subject to the law

• Only citizens must follow the laws created by the government

• The ruler is above the law and can interpret it freely

John Locke’s concept of natural rights includes:

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Equality, justice, and fairness

• Life, liberty, and property

• Freedom, speech, and religion

Who argued that life in a state of nature is “nasty, brutish, and short”?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

• Baron de Montesquieu

Which philosopher believed that government power should be divided into branches?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s concept of the "general will" is best described as:

• The power of the monarchy to make decisions for the public

• The collective will of the people that aims for the common good

• The desire of rulers to maintain authority

• The separation of powers among government branches

Which document first limited the power of the English monarchy?

• Petition of Right

• Magna Carta

The Petition of Right addressed which of the following grievances?

• Excessive taxation without representation

• Arbitrary imprisonment and quartering of soldiers

• Lack of separation of powers

• Freedom of religion

The English Bill of Rights established:

• Absolute power for the monarchy

• Rights and protections for all citizens

• Parliamentary supremacy and limits on the monarchy

• Religious tolerance across the nation