Unit Two Philosophical Foundations

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Melani Winter
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Social Studies, Philosophy
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10th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the social contract to John Locke?
The social contract was the responsibility a government, including a monarchy, had to ensure that civic virtue would be practiced by the people.
The social contract was the means by which people agreed to form a government for the purpose of protecting these rights.
The social contract was the general understanding virtuous people had with each other to respect each other's natural rights.
2.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true of Aristotle’s right forms of government?
Those who exercise governmental power are not restricted in their use of it by any higher law
Those who exercise governmental power should rule as good men, with wisdom.
Elected leaders cannot exercise their political power.
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Multiple Choice
“Government is created and derives its authority from the agreement of the people. If people give their consent to be governed, then they can withdraw their consent because ultimate governing authority rests with the people.”
This statement best reflects which of the following ideas?
Civic Virtue
Classical Republicanism
Natural Rights Philosophy
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Multiple Choice
The protection of private property is most consistent with which of the following?
Classical Republicanism
Natural Rights Philosophy
5.
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements describes a higher law?
A plan that establishes a structure of government and lists basic rights of the people.
A list of the duties of citizens.
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