Glendale Community College » Political Science » Political Science 101 - Introduction to American Government and Politics » Spring 2023

Question #1

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

A. James Madison

B. King James II

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. the divine right of kings

B. a bill of rights

C. the social contract

D. due process

Question #3

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

A. It could declare war

B. It could not raise an army

C. It could not impose taxes.

D. It could not conduct domestic affairs.