Government & Law Test 1

What ancient writer argued the purpose of government is the happiness of its people.

Positive law, contrary to natural law, argues that what makes a law legitimate is the power to enforce it.

Which of the following is not a part of the English Constitution?

The previous question is an example of what influence on American government?

Who edited the Declaration of Independence?

The Roman Republic reinforced the concept of public virtue among its people through what?

Which is not an idea from Athenian democracy that influenced the Founders?

"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us..." This line from the Decl. of Independence is an example of...

"We hold these truths to be ____________, that all men are created equal..."

Athenian democracy is an example of indirect democracy

What book was read more than any other by the colonists of the United States?

Which of the following was not a concept from Scripture that influenced the U.S. government.

The Declaration of Independence was ratified on July 4, 1776

What document in English history was repeatedly used to bring the king under law?

Which of the following was not a classical or medieval writer who argued for natural law?