According to political philosophers like John Locke, what is the purpose of government?

to protect people's natural rights

What does the Executive Branch do?

carries out and enforces the laws

What does the term "civic virtue" mean?

Citizens put the common good ahead of their own interests.

Americans use the term Founders. Why do we call the Founders?

They helped establish our country.

What does the right to life mean?

to live without fear of being injured or killed by others

Give two examples of the right to liberty?

speak freely, and read what you like

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We the People Unit 1 Test

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1
What does the Legislative Branch do?
none of the above
makes the laws
carries out and enforces the laws
manages conflicts of the laws
2
A _ is a set of rules/laws that explain how a government is organized and how it should be run.
Natural Law
Mayflower Compact
Bill of Rights
Constitution
3
If I study for my social studies test I will?
Break out in hives
Turn Blue!
Get a great score on my test!
Not get a great score on my test
4
What makes a government a constitutional government?
having a constitution
limits on power
three branches
unlimited power
5
The "common good" means that which is best for the...
most powerful
leaders
largest number of people
government
6
What are the three rights the Founders believed everyone is born with?
Freedom, Pursuit of happiness and Life
Life, Liberty and Property
Liberty, Freedom and Life
Food, Shelter and Liberty
7
Which of the following is an requirement of a republican government?
all of the above.
Representatives are responsible for helping all the people.
People give power to leaders elected to serve their interest
The people hold the power of government.
8
A _ government means that there are no limits on the power of the people who run the government
republican
democracy
dictatorial
aristocracy
9
According to political philosophers like John Locke, what is the purpose of government?
to protect people's natural rights
to serve their own self interests.
to dictate what the people should and should not do.
to serve their own self interests.
10
One way to limit the power of people in government is by __. Power divided among three branches
The Declaration of Independence
a monarchy
the First Continental Congress
separation of powers
11
What does the Executive Branch do?
makes laws
manages conflicts over the laws
none of the above
carries out and enforces the laws
12
What does the term "civic virtue" mean?
Citizens rule themselves in a state of nature.
Citizens put the common good ahead of their own interests.
Citizens put their own interests ahead of the common good.
Citizens limit the power of government.
13
Americans use the term Founders. Why do we call the Founders?
They discovered gold in California.
They founded America.
They helped establish our country.
They founded many of our famous cities.
14
What does the right to life mean?
to own a business and a house
to have freedom and happiness
to live in a home with food
to live without fear of being injured or killed by others
15
Give two examples of the right to liberty?
speak freely, and read what you like
speak freely, and dictate to others
eat anything, and travel
believe what you wish, and eat
16
Which of the following is an example of the right to property?
owning a book
all of above
owning a house
owning a business
17
What does the Judicial Branch do?
none of the above
mangages conflicts of the laws
makes laws
carries out and enforces the laws

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