Which of the following statements best summarizes how Baron de Montesquieu felt about power?(1 point)
Responses
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.
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 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.
Governments get their power from God, so kings have a divine right to rule.
People with power tend to abuse it, so power should be kept in check.
What is the belief that a higher law, superior to any human-made law, exists?(1 point)
Responses
natural law
natural law
constitutional law
constitutional law
common law
common law
statutory law
natural law
According to John Locke’s social contract theory, which government would be an “illegal” government?(1 point)
Responses
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
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 does not have a king as its absolute authority
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority
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 the consent of the people it governs
Which statement best describes the importance of the Magna Carta to American ideas of government?(1 point)
Responses
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
British judges should hold judicial power.
British judges should hold judicial power.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
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)
Responses
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Which of the following is an example of government's role of keeping order in society?(1 point)
Responses
taxing education
taxing education
issuing paper money
issuing paper money
operating a lottery
operating a lottery
prohibiting bartering