The Foundations of American Constitutional Government

Question 1

Who believed that an education was necessary to have both effective leaders and an informed citizenry?

Accepted Answer

Plato

Question 2

All of the following are related to Ancient Athens EXCEPT

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the Curiate Assembly.

Question 3

Citizens who were not dressed in uniform were not allowed to speak in the Athenian Assembly.

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False

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered a Machiavellian leadership tactic?

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fairness

Question 5

the hypothetical situation in which no government exists

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state of nature

Question 6

The Enlightenment began in the 18th century and ended in the 20th century.

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False

Question 7

What is one of the main ideas that came out of the Enlightenment?

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Humanism

Question 8

What was deism?

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belief in a higher power/creator but not one who interacts with humanity

Question 9

famous Athenian general who rose to power in the Assembly but was later ostracized

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Themistocles

Question 10

The social contract is a document every citizen signs with its government for protection.

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False

Question 11

Who believed government should have absolute authority but must act in the best interests of its citizens?

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Hobbes

Question 12

The Roman Republic was the only influence on the creation of the United States.

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False

Question 13

another term used to describe the Enlightenment

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Age of Reason

Question 14

What term describes a form of government in which the "best people" rule according to Aristotle?

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the aristocracy

Question 15

Which of the following is most like the United States Constitution in its purpose?

Accepted Answer

The Twelve Tables

Question 16

Whose writings stressed the importance of tolerance, both in political ideas and in religion?

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Voltaire

Question 17

Machiavelli was an Enlightenment thinker who believed in the equality of all peoples within a society.

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False

Question 18

What power was NOT given to the Roman Senate?

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to pass laws by a simple yes or no vote

Question 19

Which Roman officials were charged with representing and taking care of the lives and property of the plebeians?

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Tribunes

Question 20

Which of the following early Americans was NOT influenced by the Enlightenment?

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All of the above were influenced by the Enlightenment.

Question 21

Unlike America today, women were allowed to participate in the Athenian Assembly.

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False

Question 22

Who believed all men were born with certain natural rights?

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Locke

Question 23

Sparta had one king to rule the army and a Congress to take care of domestic issues.

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False

Question 24

Which form of government requires the direct participation of all citizens in lawmaking?

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Democracy

Question 25

French political writer who believed separation of powers in government best protects citizens rights and freedoms

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Montesquieu

Question 26

Which part of Athenian government was responsible for deciding the agenda for the Assembly?

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Council of 500

Question 27

How were most officials who served in office in Ancient Athens chosen?

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lot/lottery

Question 28

Roman courts only dealt with civil cases.

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False

Question 29

Who helped compile the first Encyclopedia?

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Diderot

Question 30

What was the term used to describe Enlightenment thinkers?

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philosophes

Question 31

This individual oversaw the greatest period of cultural development in Athens during the 5th century B.C.

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Pericles

Question 32

How did ancient Athens keep any one citizen from becoming too powerful in the city-state?

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ostracism

Question 33

What had been a major cause of war in Europe throughout the Middle Ages up until the 17th century?

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religion

Question 34

Democracy means

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rule by the many.

Question 35

Which of the following was NOT an institution of government in the Roman Republic?

Accepted Answer

The People's Court

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