The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
Which of the following American values was expressed by Jefferson in this excerpt?
(1 point)
Responses
free speech
free speech
self-reliance
self-reliance
religious freedom
religious freedom
limited government
free speech
What is a major difference between the British and U.S. governments?
(1 point)
Responses
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British government is bound by the rule of law.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The British federal government has power over the states.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The leader of Britain is chosen by the legislature.
The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
The British constitution includes a list of individual rights.
Which of the following rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
Responses
voting
voting
free speech
free speech
trial by jury
trial by jury
running for office
running for office
freedom of contract
freedom of contract
pursuit of happiness
The two correct answers are:
1. Free speech
2. Trial by jury
What is a disadvantage of the checks and balances system?
(1 point)
Responses
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It places too much power in the judicial branch.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can make it difficult for any part of the government to enact changes.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It can force the president to obey a law that the president feels is unjust.
It removes power from the House, and therefore from the majority of citizens.