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Module 1.01 Natural Rights
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FLVS U.S. Government Module 1.01 Natural Rights
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Which of these IS NOT a purpose of government?
protect its citizens
maintain public education
keep the peace within its territory
provide important services
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Which of these DOES NOT unify Americans?
equality
freedom
opportunities
justice
3
Who described "natural rights" as life, liberty, and property?
Montesquieu
John Locke
Writers of the Declaration of Independence
ancient philosophers
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How does government carry out its purposes?
passing laws and public policy
free elections
outlining its sructures and functions
consent of the goverment
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Which of these is NOT a principle of government?
Social Contract
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Limited Government
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Government has only those powers delegated to it by the people and given by the Constitution
consent of the governed
limited government
social contract
representative government
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no one is above or below the law; everyone must obey the law
fundamental law
limited government
justice
rule of law
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Which of these is NOT an example of how government affects our daily lives?
getting a student loan
having to get a professional license in your state
students taking a standardized test
construction on an interstate highway
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Why does government exist?
provide order and safety to its citizens
keep power away from the people
to promote natural rights
to defend our nation against attack
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government is under an obligation to fulfill its purpose by protecting the rights of the people
consent of the governed
social contract
representative government
limited government
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government's legitimacy and power is only justified and legal when derived from the people
limited government
representative government
consent of the governed
social contract
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people consent to give certain people the power to make decisions on their behalf
social contract
consent of the governed
limited government
representative government
