Question

Identify the social contract theory principle that supports the Declaration of Independence principles.

“... such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations.”

natural rights of man

obligation of the people to overthrow tyrannical rule

the importance of the contract itself because it is advantageous to man’s self-preservation

submission to a common authority, which had the power to enact laws and maintain social order
11.
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According to the _____ theory, over time, governments naturally grew from families into clans, then into tribes, and finally into states.

divine right (of kings)

social contract

evolutionary

force
12.
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Which statement is NOT a characteristic of a unitary government?

Government answers only to the people.

All governmental power is centralized in one location.

Decisions can be made quickly.

Government is unicameral.
13.
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___ is based on prior judicial decisions and customs that have set precedence.

The English Bill of Rights

An executive order

Common law

The Articles of Confederation
14.
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Which answer did NOT contribute to the Articles of Confederation’s failure to establish a strong central government?

It could not impose taxes to pay for the war.

It could not coin money to pay for the war.

It could not enforce laws.

It lacked money to support a military after the war.

Answer 1

1) obligation of the people to overthrow tyrannical rule

11) evolutionary

12) Government is unicameral.

13) Common law

14) It could not coin money to pay for the war.