20 questions
Which statement describes an impact of the rule of law?
state of nature
checks and balances
separation of powers
transparency of institutions
Which characteristic serves as a long-term protection against tyranny and is a foundation of liberty in the United States?
the commerce clause
the elastic clause
the right to trial
the rule of law
The phrase that "No one is above the law" is known as what?
Elastic Clause
14th Amendment
Rule of Law
Checks and Balances
Absolute rule by a Military leader (who holds all 3 branches of power) is called a .......
Republic
Monarchy
Dictatorship
Colony
Absolute power by a Queen or King of royal blood (who holds all 3 branches of power) is called a ........
Monarchy
Republic
Dictatorship
Colony
Structure of government that establishes three (3) branches of government each with their own powers.
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Republic
Protection that is written in the Constitution that prevents and limits any one branches of government from becoming too powerful against the others.....
Checks and Balances
Separation of Power
Rule of Blood
Unionism
Making sure that decisions of the court (Judicial Branch) are fair and not influenced by the other branches of government is called.....
Separation of Powers
Colonialism
Independent Judiciary
Checks and Balances
Concept that in the United States no one branch of government is too powerful is called?
Rule of Law
Dictatorship
Rule of Thumb
Federalism
Which philosophers beliefs influenced the language in our Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Paine, John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke, Baron de Montesquieu, GeorgeWashington
Benjamin Franklin, John Locke, Paul Revere
What is the main concept of the Mayflower Compact?
Separation of Powers. Three branches of government reduce tyranny.
Checks and Balances. No branch can be stronger than any other.
Rule of Law. No one is above the law.
Self Government. The people set rules to govern themselves in the new land.
Life, Liberty, and Property are also known as..............
Nature Trail
Separation of Powers
Natural Rights
Bill of Rights
Thomas Jefferson used the words of John Locke and said the following statement that influenced the Declaration of Independence: What were Jefferson's words?
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Property
Social Contract
Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness
Separation of Power
The first attempt at limiting the Kings power (King John), where people's rights could not be taken away without due process (trial) was known as the ........
Mayflower Compact
English Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Which of the following is NOT a grievance (complaint) of the colonists against King John?
Taxes
Blocking Trade by blockade
Corrupting the Justice system
Too much food for the colonists
What was the battle cry of the colonists against King George before the Declaration of Independence?
"Live Free or Represent"
"Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Justice"
"Tax us now or never"
"No Taxation without Representation"
What was the document signed by our founding fathers that listed all of the grievances (complaints) of the colonists towards King George?
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Common Sense
What is a "Constitutional Monarchy"?
Form of government in which a monarch is in charge but their powers are limited by law.
Form of government in which a King rules with absolute power.
Document that defines the rights to the people.
A form of leadership where the rich people control the country.
The concept that each branch of government can prevent any other branch from becoming too powerful is known as?
separation of power
balance of power
bill of rights
checks and balances
Which philosopher said that we can overthrow a king if he becomes to powerful and does not protect our rights?
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
John Locke's Social Contract
John Locke's Natural Rights
Baron de Montesquieu's Separation of Powers