2/25 Unit 1: Foundations of Government Worksheet

2/25 Unit 1: Foundations of Government Worksheet

11th Grade

41 Qs

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2/25 Unit 1: Foundations of Government Worksheet

2/25 Unit 1: Foundations of Government Worksheet

Assessment

Quiz

Social Studies

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Marilyn Orseno

FREE Resource

41 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of Government?

Institutions and officials organized to establish and carry out public policy.

Institutions and officials organized to establish and carry out wars with other nations.

A topic not to be discussed over the holidays.

Institutions and officials organized to limit access to trade.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Sovereignty?

Sovereignty is the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

Sovereignty is the ability of a state to control its economy.

Sovereignty is the power of a state to influence other states.

Sovereignty is the right of a state to form alliances with other states.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Social Contract Theory (Locke) refer to?

The agreement among individuals to form a society and abide by its rules

The divine right of kings to rule

The economic theory of capitalism

The belief in absolute monarchy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are Natural Rights according to Locke?

Life, Liberty, and Property

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Equality, Fraternity, and Liberty

Justice, Peace, and Security

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the State of Nature?

A philosophical concept describing the hypothetical conditions of human life before societies came into existence.

A type of government system.

A scientific theory about the environment.

A historical period in ancient civilizations.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Separation of Powers according to Montesquieu?

Separation of Powers is a political doctrine that divides the responsibilities of government into distinct branches to prevent any one branch from exercising the core functions of another. Montesquieu, a French philosopher, advocated for this separation in his work 'The Spirit of the Laws', arguing that it is essential for political liberty.

Separation of Powers is a system where the government is divided into two branches, legislative and executive, to ensure efficiency.

Separation of Powers is a concept where the judiciary holds all the power to make and enforce laws.

Separation of Powers is a theory that suggests the merging of all government powers into a single branch for better governance.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the Right to Rebel according to Locke & Paine?

The Right to Rebel, according to Locke and Paine, is the principle that individuals have the right to overthrow a government that is unjust or fails to protect their natural rights. Locke argues that when a government violates the social contract, citizens are justified in resisting and establishing a new government that will uphold their rights. Paine emphasizes the moral obligation to rebel against tyranny and the importance of individual liberty.

The Right to Rebel, according to Locke and Paine, is the idea that individuals should always obey the government, regardless of its actions.

The Right to Rebel, according to Locke and Paine, is the belief that governments should never be challenged or changed.

The Right to Rebel, according to Locke and Paine, is the notion that individuals have no rights against a tyrannical government.

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