Question

name date 18. ancient introduced ideas of direct democracy and civic duty. 19. ancient contributed the idea of a republic, written laws, and checks and balances. 20. the united states blended greek and roman to form its system of government. 21. elections allow citizens to express consent of the governed. 22. in a democracy, rule ensures decisions reflect the will of most citizens, while rights protect those who disagree. 23. the principle that government actions must follow the constitution is known as. 24. bonus: the u.s. government is one the people, the people, and the people. part 2: multiple-choice practice (all from the powerpoint) 1. which idea is central to john locke’s philosophy? • a. divine right of kings • b. natural rights of life, liberty, and property • c. unlimited government power • d. military rule 2. which philosopher inspired the u.s. system of separation of powers? • a. rousseau • b. hobbes • c. montesquieu • d. voltaire 3. the “social contract” is an agreement between: • a. states and the president • b. citizens and their government • c. political parties • d. nations and allies 4. “consent of the governed” means government gets its power from: • a. the constitution • b. the military • c. the people • d. state legislatures

Explanation:

1. John Locke emphasized natural rights. The divine right of kings (A) was a pre - Enlightenment idea. Unlimited government power (C) is contrary to Locke's views. Military rule (D) is not related to his philosophy.
2. Montesquieu proposed the separation of powers. Rousseau (A) is known for the social contract in a different context. Hobbes (B) had ideas about a strong sovereign. Voltaire (D) was more about freedom of speech and religion.
3. The social contract is between citizens and their government. Options A (states and president), C (political parties), and D (nations and allies) do not fit the concept of the social contract.
4. "Consent of the governed" means the people give power to the government. The Constitution (A) is a framework, the military (B) and state legislatures (D) are not the source of the government's power in this principle.

Answer:

1. B. Natural rights of life, liberty, and property
2. C. Montesquieu
3. B. Citizens and their government
4. C. The people