The Ideals of Democracy

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Angela Zorn
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History
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9th - 12th Grade
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48 plays
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Hard
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1.
Multiple Choice
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
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
The principle that ultimate power resides in the consent of the governed (the people):
social contract
participatory government
popular sovereignty
republicanism
4.
Multiple Choice
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
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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