Glendale Community College » Political Science » Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2021

Question #1

British colonists in North America in the late seventeenth century were greatly influenced by the political thought of ________.

A. King James II

B. James Madison

C. Thomas Jefferson

D. John Locke

Question #2

The agreement that citizens will consent to be governed so long as government protects their natural rights is called ________.

A. due process

B. the divine right of kings

C. the social contract

D. a bill of rights

Question #3

What important power did the national government lack under the Articles of Confederation?

A. It could not raise an army

B. It could declare war

C. It could not conduct domestic affairs.

D. It could not impose taxes.