Mr. Senseney
John Locke and Thomas Hobbes are credited with what theory in history? A) Divine Right Theory B) Social Contract Theory C) Legitimacy Theory D) None of the above
B. Social Contract Theory
Which of the following is not one of the four characteristics of nation-states? A) Water source B) Stable population C) Code of laws D) National Sovereignty
A. Water source
This English philosopher believed that people were too selfish to govern themselves thus making government something that is necessary? A) Thomas Hobbes B) John Locke C) Baron de Montessquieu D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
A) Thomas Hobbes
The colonists reaction to the tax on tea from Britain resulted in what historical event? A) Boston Massacre B) Intolerable Acts C) Boston Tea Party D) Publishing of Common Sense
C. Boston Tea Party
Which of these historic documents first established the principle of rule of law? A) Magna Carta B) Mayflower Compact C) English Bill of Rights D) Second Treatise on Government
A) Magna Carta
The United States first true attempt at a government was seen by the implementation of what? A) U.S. Constitution B) Declaration of Independence C) Articles of Confederation D) George Washington assuming Presidency
C. Articles of Confederation
Benito Mussolini was a leader in Italy, which practiced what style of rule? A) Nazism B) Communism C) Democracy D) Fascism
D. Fascism
Which political philosopher favored separate legislative, executive, and judicial branches? A) Thomas Hobbes B) John Locke C) Baron de Montesquieu D) Jean-Jacques Rousseau
C. Baron de Montessquieu
Which of these issues at the Constitutional Convention was resolved by what is known as the Connecticut Compromise? A) Representation of states in Congress B) Eventual abolition of slavery in the South C) Power of Congress to regulate foreign trade D) Method for choosing the President of the U.S.
A. Representation of states in Congress.
The Middle Ages used a practice of ___________, or a system where people gave up their bodies for military service, in exchange for land. A) Republic B) Feudalism C) Capitalism D) Traditionalism
B. Feudalism
The solution to the failed Articles of Confederation was… A) Throwing in the towel B) Beginning of World War I C) Great Depression D) U.S. Constitution
D. Constitution
Which of these is a common feature of market economies? A) Low living standards for most people B) Economic stability w/ no recessions C) Public ownership of farms & factories. D) Production of high quality goods & services.
D. Production of high-quality goods and services.
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at…. A) Nashville and Knoxville B) Richmond and Roanoke C) Lexington and Concord D) Boston and Philadelphia
C. Lexington and Concord
The words cunning and amoral best fit which tactical style? A) Madisonian B) Monroeian C) Machiavellian D) Clintonian
C. Machiavellian
The American system of government was built on the ideas of (3) main documents in Britain’s system. Which of the following is not one of those documents? A) Bill of Rights B) Versailles Treaty C) Petition of Right D) Magna Carta
B) Versailles Treaty
Which of these factors most distinguishes dictators from monarchs? A) How they acquire/retain power. B) How they make their economic decisions C) How they choose their close advisers D) How they regard the rights of the citizens.
A. How they acquire/retain power.
Which of these is most likely to involve horse trading? A) A labor strike B) A local election C) A business deal D) A protest march
C. A business deal.
Which of the following are considered the basic building blocks of government? A) Revenue collection & coercion. B) Political conflict & compromise C) A legitimate ruler & happy subjects. D) A stable population & fixed territory.
A. Revenue collection and coercion
Rule by many, is an accurate statement representing what style of government? A) Tyranny B) Dictatorship C) Democracy D) Monarchy
D. Democracy
What kind of country is most likely to have a federal system of government? A) Large w/ a diverse population B) Urban, w/ an industrial economy C) Poor, with an unskilled population D) Small, with an abundance of resources.
A. Large w/ a diverse population +-