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Answer the following questions in your notebook. American Government B Day: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 A Day: Wednesday. March 2, 2016 Objective SWBT demonstrate knowledge of structure of the Constituion in a written activity. Do Now Answer the following questions in your notebook. 1. Enlightenment-era political philosophers such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Montesquieu A. Rejected governmental policies that allowed the expansion of property rights B. Adhered to traditional social customs in the creation of governmental offices C. Emphasized governmental structures based on reason and social progress D. Pursued strict obedience to religious scripture in governmental affairs 2. Which of these circumstances illustrates a danger of majority rule? A. A law is ruled unconstitutional by a judge. B. A law is used to oppress a group of people. C. A petition is signed by many people. D. A prisoner is wrongly let out of prison. 3. Mr. Leonard was not required to testify at his own trial for armed robbery. This is known as A. Right to legal counsel B. Right against false testimony C. Right to legal privacy D. Right against self-incrimination

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