Test Chapter 2 Foundations of Government

Question 1

Listen to the song. What was one of the main purposes of the Mayflower Compact?

Accepted Answer

Self Government

Question 2

The English Bill of Rights created more rights for English monarchs.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

King John I was a king famous for creating rap like songs in the medieval times.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

Which event does this painting depict?

Accepted Answer

The Mayflower Compact

Question 5

The Magna Carta addressed King John I and limited his powers as a king.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Which of Montesquieu's Ideas did the Founding fathers incorporate into the constitution?

Accepted Answer

Separation of powers in government.

Question 7

Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense". Which of the following would be one of his ideas.

Accepted Answer

Why are we paying taxes but not represented in parliament?

Question 8

Who was the enlightenment philosopher that created the idea of Natural Rights?

Accepted Answer

John Locke

Question 9

The checks and balances idea as pictured on the image came from John Locke.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

A social contract is.....?

Accepted Answer

Agreement, between ruled and rulers, defining duties each.

Questions 10