Question

1. in the united states, even the president is subject to the authority of the constitution. what is this principle called?

a. fairness
b. rule of law
c. equal rights act
d. common sense

1. the declaration of the rights of man and the citizen was modeled on the

a. united states constitution.
b. british magna carta.
c. english bill of rights
d. american declaration of independence

1. one similarity in the work of scientists during the scientific revolution and enlightenment philosophers was that both groups

a. relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers
b. favored an absolute monarchy as a way of improving economic conditions
c. received support from the catholic church.
d. examined natural laws governing the universe

1. in the late 1700s, latin american colonists were inspired by american and french revolutionaries to rise up against their european rulers. what characteristic did the american, french and latin american revolutions have in common?

a. a large segment of society had grown tired of being subject to the unjust rule of a powerful monarchy.
b. a powerful monarchy had become eager to enact social and political reforms
c. a growing middle class wished to bring an end to representative government.
d. in all three cases, citizens were unhappy with the continued separation of church and state.

Explanation:

• Question 20: The principle that the President, like all others, is subject to the authority of the Constitution is the Rule of Law. It ensures that everyone is accountable to the law.
• Question 21: The Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen was modeled on the American Declaration of Independence, as both emphasize natural rights and the sovereignty of the people.
• Question 22: Scientists during the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment philosophers both examined natural laws governing the universe. Scientists used empirical methods, and philosophers used reason to understand the world.
• Question 23: In the late 1700s, the American, French, and Latin - American revolutions were all spurred by a large segment of society growing tired of the unjust rule of a powerful monarchy.

Answer:

1. B. Rule of Law
2. D. American Declaration of Independence
3. D. examined natural laws governing the universe
4. A. A large segment of society had grown tired of being subject to the unjust rule of a powerful monarchy.