According to John Locke’s social contract theory, which government would be an “illegal” government?(1 point)
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a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that has appointed and elected leaders
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority]
a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority ]
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
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a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
Which statement best describes the importance of the Magna Carta to American ideas of government?(1 point)
Responses
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
British judges should hold judicial power.
British judges should hold judicial power.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Responses
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
British judges should hold judicial power.
British judges should hold judicial power.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Federalism is the best form of government.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Which colonial document was the first in which the signers gave their consent to be governed according to the decisions made by their leaders?(1 point)
Responses
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Responses
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Magna Carta
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
Mayflower Compact
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