The Ideals of Democracy

The Ideals of Democracy

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Angela Zorn

History

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

Multiple Choice

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What is the Enlightenment?

15th & 16th century movement characterized by the rediscovery of classical art and culture

17th & 18th century intellectual movement that emphasized the use of reason to advance the understanding of the universe

18th & 19th intellectual movement centuries marked by a focus on the individual, a respect for nature, & a celebration of the common man

19th century movement concerned with independence & self-reliance

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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A system of government where power of government is restricted by law or a written Constitution:

republicanism

social contract

participatory government

limited government

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The principle that ultimate power resides in the consent of the governed (the people):

social contract

participatory government

popular sovereignty

republicanism

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following most accurately describes the social contract theory?

People give up their power to government, while government protects the people.

God gave rulers the power to control government and the state.

People owe allegiance to any government that promotes strong national defense.

Governments should be under the authority of the strongest individuals.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

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A key enlightenment concept that the founding fathers wanted to included in the Declaration of Independence is the idea that the power to government must come from

a central authority

the consent of the governed

and orderly succession of the elite

all people directly

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