Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Fall 2021 » Constitutional Origins

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Question #1
British colonists in North America in the late seventeenth century were greatly influenced by the political thought of ________.
A.   John Locke
B.   James Madison
C.   King James II
D.   Thomas Jefferson
Question #2
The agreement that citizens will consent to be governed so long as government protects their natural rights is called ________.
A.   the divine right of kings
B.   due process
C.   a bill of rights
D.   the social contract
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 not impose taxes.
C.   It could declare war
D.   It could not conduct domestic affairs.

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