Which principle of government helped spur the development of new government systems based on laws and not on the opinions of individuals?
(1 point)
Responses
separation of church and state
separation of church and state
balance of power
balance of power
rule of law
rule of law
natural law
natural law
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rule of law
What are the rights of citizenship known as?
(1 point)
Responses
civil liberties
civil liberties
civil rights
civil rights
constitutional rights
constitutional rights
natural liberties
natural liberties
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civil rights
Which of the following refers to rule by a few?
(1 point)
Responses
oligarchy
oligarchy
democracy
democracy
polity
polity
tyranny
tyranny
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oligarchy
In The Republic, who did its author believe should rule?
(1 point)
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generals
generals
elected citizens
elected citizens
philosopher-kings
philosopher-kings
women
women
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philosopher-kings
What did the British Parliament believe was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?(1 point)
Responses
The document would give British nobles rights to overthrow their king.
The document would give British nobles rights to overthrow their king.
Parliament was listing the rights that people already had.
Parliament was listing the rights that people already had.
Parliament was asking the people to vote on which rights to grant.
Parliament was asking the people to vote on which rights to grant.
The document would explain what the Magna Carta was for.
Parliament was listing the rights that people already had.
Which of the following statements best summarizes how Baron de Montesquieu felt about power?(1 point)
Responses
People with power tend to abuse it, so power should be kept in check.
People with power tend to abuse it, so power should be kept in check.
Power exists in order to do the most good for the greatest number of people.
Power exists in order to do the most good for the greatest number of people.
Governments get their power from God, so kings have a divine right to rule.
Governments get their power from God, so kings have a divine right to rule.
Power should remain in the hands of the upper classes since they are educated.
Power should remain in the hands of the upper classes since they are educated.
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