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A study game for Mr. Brennan's Western Political Thought Unit
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1
Which factor most contributed to the decision to establish religious tolerance in England?
The Judeo-Christian tradition of tolerance
The American Revolution
The bitter fighting between protestants and Catholics
The Rennaisance
2
Why is the time period between 1350-1500 called the renaissance?
The Church began enforcing its will upon the people.
It started in Italy.
It was the "re-birth" of Greco-Roman ideals.
It signified the a challenge to the authority of the church.
3
Which of the following rights did Locke and Jefferson NOT say belonged to the people?
To establish a new government.
To rebel against a government for gross injustices.
To rebel against the government for any mismanagement.
To have their natural rights protected.
4
According to Aristotle, why does a tyrant govern against the will of the people?
Many people ruled by the tyrant are slaves.
The people wish to rebel against a tyrant.
Tyrants take power illegally.
The tyrant is primarily self-interested.
5
Who could vote under Athenian Democracy?
All men
Everyone
Only property owners
All adult male citizens
6
Which important document was the first to limit the power of kings in England?
The English Bill of Rights
The London Charter
The Edict of Nates
The Magna Carta
7
What did John Locke say was the duty of government?
Providing stability for commerce to function.
Protecting the life, liberty, and property of it's citizens.
Ensuring the equality of all citizens.
Controlling the selfish nature of human beings.
8
According to most Enlightenment philosophers, which government best protects political liberty
Republic
Democracy
Monarchy
Aristocracy
9
Which belief formed the basis for equality in Western political thought?
The ability to reason
Divine Right
The belief in individual worth
Natural Rights
10
Where did kings claim their political power come from?
The use of force
Consent of the governed
Divine Right
Popular sovreignty
11
What was not a provision of the English Bill of Rights?
Freedom of speech for all
Religious freedom
End of cruel and unusual punishment
Freedom of speech for members of parliment
12
An agreement between the people and the government that limits the powers of government.
Democracy
Natural rights
A social contract
The Declaration of Independence
13
Which political system replaced the rule of Rome throughout Europe after it's fall?
Democracy
Anarchy
Theocracy
Feudalism
14
What ability did the Greek philosophers believe was common to all humans?
Ability to follow orders
Ability to commune with the gods.
Ability to use language
Ability to use reason to solve problems
15
The type of government defined by Aristotle as being ruled by a majority vote of all citizens?
Democracy
Republic
Oligarchy
Tyranny
16
Which concept was NOT a part of Greek and Roman philosophy?
Jurisprudence
Equality
The Rule of Law
The separation of powers
17
What form of government does the United States have?
Democracy
Aristocracy
Republic
Meritocracy
18
According to Montesquieu, how can the corruption of government be prevented?
The separation of powers
The separation of church and state
The enlightened rule of a philosopher king
Direct democracy
19
What is not a characteristic of the Rule of Law?
No one is above the law.
Laws are published for all to see.
The monarch decides innocence or guilt.
Laws should be fair and based upon reason.
20
In which century did the the Enlightenment primarily occur?
18th Century
19th Century
16th Century
1600's
