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1
Which reflects an argument of Enlightenment philosophers against the beliefin the divine right?
independence is built by military might
the power of the government is derived from the governed
god has chosen all government rulers
acapitalist economic system is necessary for democracy
2
Which economy are least likely to allow their citizens freedom of enterprise?
market
traditional
mixed
command
3
The mercantile system was replaced by
entrepreneurship
communism
laissez-faire economics
socialism
4
Whichof the following is not a typical cause of political revolution
loyalty to the king
unfair taxes
economic hardship
famine
5
Duringthe Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment, one similarity in the work was
relied heavily on the ideas of medieval thinkers
examined natural laws governing the universe
favor absolute monarch as a way of improving econ conditions
received support from the Catholic Church
6
Which best describes the term that would include governments or thepublic affairs of a country?
political
policy
government
society
7
What is the difference between the executive and legislature in the two types of democracies?
Prez democracy, the exec. is more accountable to the legis.
Prez dem., exec & legis are directly accountable to citizens
Prez dem., exec. and legis. are lessaccountable to citizens
Ina pres dem, the legis is more accountable to the exec
8
Econ changes from government making
all
decisions to only making
some
decisions
market to traditional
traditional to command
command to mixed
mixed to market
9
Which of the following economicsystems is closely related to a mercantile system?
market
traditional
mixed
command
10
Which of the following styles of government best match that of an autocracy?
Democracy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Theocracy
11
Writers of the Enlightenment wereprimarily interested in
promoting increased power for European monarchs
changing relationship between people and their government
supporting the divine right theory
debating the role of the church in society
12
leading industrial powers like Britain and the US depended upon an economy described by
Smith
Marx
Locke
Hamilton
13
Which style of government is considered an oligarchy
dictatorship
democracy
theocracy
absolute monarchy
14
A government in which the leader uses the threat of force to maintain control is known as
parliamentary democracy
constitutional monarchy
presidential democracy
dictatorship
15
Citizens in pres democraciesand parlia democracies typically achieve governmental change by
serving in the military
revolting
going on strike
voting
16
A mercantile system is mostlyrelated to which type of government?
republic
theocracy
democracy
absolute monarchy
17
The source of authority in a democracy
head of state
legislature
courts
people
18
Theabolition of slavery was based on Enlightenment ideas of
liberty as a natural right of man.
separation of governmental powers.
the authority of absolute monarchs
personal rights as less important than civil order.
19
Alaissez faire system is mostly related to which type of government?
absolute monarchy
theocracy
democracy
dictatorship
20
In determining what to produce, howdo market economies typically respond to high demand?
The government sets quotas until the demand is met.
The government regulates the price of the product
Private companies and gov work together to reduce demand.
Private companies increase production of the product.
21
Who argued people had a right to overthrow gov. that does not protect their natural rights?
Voltaire
Hobbes
Newton
Locke
22
Which of the following economic systems are least likely to have public property?
command
traditional
mixed
market
23
Whatwas the purpose of the European monarchs in claiming rule through the divineright of kings?
To reinforce the power of the church over secular rulers
To establish a stronger connection between church and state
To strengthen a king’s claim to absolute power
to allow the nobility to use the kingas a symbol of power
24
Locke inspired revolutionaries by arguing that a new social contract could be instituted when?
if it failed to force obedience
if it failed to protect people economically
if it entered into an alliance with another gov
if it violated people's natural rights
25
Adam Smith advocated which type of economic system
capitalism
utopianism
socialism
communism
26
Which of the following styles ofgovernment are least likely to be totalitarian?
dictatorship
absolute monarchy
fascist
theocracy
27
Whatwas one idea that the leaders of the American Revolution shared withEnlightenment thinkers?
business should be owned by the gov
people have the right to overthrow an abusive government
government should restrict natural rights
colonies exist to provide natural resources
28
Gov chosen by the majority in the legis. -peoplerevolted- new ruler chosen byreligious elders
Presidential Democracy to Theocracy
Theocracy to Parliamentary Democracy
Parliamentary Democracy to Theocracy
Theocracy to Presidential Democracy
29
Accordingto Marx, establishing society on cooperation and distribution of wealth would require
revolution
development of a wealthy industrial class
an energy crisis
public education
30
Natural prices and natural wages would fall under which type of economy
laissez-faire economics
socialism
communism
mercantilism
31
Whywould some economists believe that unrestricted capitalism would help society?
Revolutions would occur and change industry
Regulations lead to business growth
Businesses can freely compete against one another
Economies with government interference are more prosporous
32
Which style ofgovernment is focused on the good of the state over good of thepeople?
autocratic
fascist
dictatorship
monarchy
33
Dictatorship elections are different from democracies because elections in dictatorships
are internationally monitored
are held more often
allow only citizens to vote and run for office
have only candidates from one political party on the ballot