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US History Regents Review 142 Questions with Complete Solutions Mayflower Compact - Correct Answer A document written by the Pilgrims setting guidelines for self-government Virginia House of Burgesses - Correct Answer First representative government in the colonies, self-government Mercantilism - Correct Answer Economic system where the mother country benefits - raw materials sent from the colonies, colonists buy finished products from the mother country. Common Sense - Correct Answer ...

Montesquieu : Came up with seperation of powers John Locke : Came up with Natural rights,Social contract, and the purpose of government Magna Carta : Gave us the idea of trial by jury, limited government, self government and rule of law English Bill of Rights : Ideas for freedom from taxation without representation, freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, right to bear arms, and many other rights that would eventually be added to the US constitution, Eight amendment, Freedom of s...

1. The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers was developed by? : Montesquieu 2. John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of? : Natural Law 3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. : Citizens surrender some rights (not a state of nature) to live by laws and be protected by a government. 4. What document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law. : Magna Carta- Limited Government-T...

Civics Literacy Graded A The Founders reinforced institutional separateness by Question 1 options: a) Having different term lengths for House, Senate and President b) Having different Salaries for the House, President and Supreme Court c) Having the Senate ratify treaties d) Having the House confirm Supreme Court appointments Having different term lengths for House, Senate and President For Jefferson the purpose of government is to Question 1 options: a) Provide for...

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What historic document (17th century) created a "civil body politic"? - Answer Mayflower Compact What was the Magna Carta? - Answer document that started to limit the power of the king, establish habeas corpus and limit taxation What document did American colonists, protesting the Stamp Act in 1766, claim gave them rights such as "no taxation without representation"? - Answer British Constitution Americans, especially by the 19th and 20th centuries, claimed what about the Magn...

Florida Civic Literacy Exam - Study Guide FCLE latest What historic document (17th century) created a "civil body politic"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mayflower Compact What was the Magna Carta? - CORRECT ANSWER-document that started to limit the power of the king, establish habeas corpus and limit taxation What document did American colonists, protesting the Stamp Act in 1766, claim gave them rights such as "no taxation without representation"? - CORRECT ANSWER-British Constitution Amer...

Montesquieu : Came up with seperation of powers John Locke : Came up with Natural rights,Social contract, and the purpose of government Magna Carta : Gave us the idea of trial by jury, limited government, self government and rule of law English Bill of Rights : Ideas for freedom from taxation without representation, freedom from cruel and unusual punishment, right to bear arms, and many other rights that would eventually be added to the US constitution, Eight amendment, Freedom of s...

Florida Civic Literacy EXAM part 2 Questions And Answers 2024 Already passed 1 / 24 1. The Founding Fathers divided the power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. What might have happened if they had given these powers only to the executive branch? A. The balance of power among the different branches would make government more efficient. B.The president could have grown too powerful, leading to tyranny. C. Congre...

C.1.1 1. The Enlightenment idea of separation of powers was developed by : Montesquieu C1.1. 2. John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of : State of Nature C.1.1 3. Describe John Locke's theory of social contract. : Citizens give the government the power to rule over them so long as their rights are respected. C1.1 4. John Locke's theory of _____guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such...