According to John Locke’s social contract theory, which government would be an “illegal” government?
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 the consent of the people it governs
a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens
According to John Locke’s social contract theory, a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs would be considered an "illegal" government.
Which statement best describes the importance of the Magna Carta to American ideas of government?
Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
Parliament should have the power to determine tax rates.
British judges should hold judicial power.
Federalism is the best form of government.
The statement "Even the king must respect certain rights of the people" best describes the importance of the Magna Carta to American ideas of government.
Which colonial document was the first in which the signers gave their consent to be governed according to the decisions made by their leaders?
Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
Mayflower Compact
Declaration of Independence
The correct answer is the Mayflower Compact. The Mayflower Compact was the first colonial document in which the signers gave their consent to be governed according to the decisions made by their leaders.
Which of the following is an example of government's role of keeping order in society?
prohibiting bartering
operating a lottery
taxing education
issuing paper money