What is the belief that a higher law, superior to any human-made law, exists?(1 point)
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natural law
natural law
statutory law
statutory law
constitutional law
constitutional law
common law
common law
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natural law
a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Mayflower Compact
prohibiting bartering
confederal
According to John Locke’s social contract theory, which government would be an “illegal” government?(1 point)
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a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority]
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority ]
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Which statement best describes the importance of the Magna Carta to American ideas of government?(1 point)
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Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Federalism is the best form of government.
British judges should hold judicial power.
British judges should hold judicial power.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
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Which colonial document was the first in which the signers gave their consent to be governed according to the decisions made by their leaders?(1 point)
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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
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Which of the following is an example of government's role of keeping order in society?(1 point)
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operating a lottery
operating a lottery
prohibiting bartering
prohibiting bartering
taxing education
taxing education
issuing paper money
issuing paper money
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