Question

13 who is considered the father of the constitution?
a. thomas jefferson
b. john adams
c. george washington
d. james madison
14 who wrote the declaration of independence?
a. benjamin franklin
b. thomas jefferson
c. james madison
d. george washington
15 an agreement between people and the government to give up some rights for safety and protection is known as -
a. philosophers
b. democracy
c. social contract
d. divine rights of kings
16 the writings of john locke, thomas hobbes, and baron de montesquieu are significant to the united states government because they -
a. opposed the use of slave labor in the americas
b. supported the absolute right of the king to impose taxes
c. encouraged the formation of political parties and political machines
d. influenced the authors of the declaration of independence and the constitution
17 what does ratification mean?
a. to deny
b. to ask for
c. to demand
d. to approve
18 what did the anti - federalist want to be added to the constitution before ratification?
a. expansion across the appalachian mountains
b. the ending of slavery
c. equal representation in the house of representatives
d. bill of rights

Explanation:

1. James Madison played a crucial role in drafting the US Constitution and is known as the Father of the Constitution.
2. Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
3. A social contract is an agreement between people and the government where people give up some rights for safety and protection.
4. The writings of John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and Baron de Montesquieu influenced the authors of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
5. Ratification means to approve.
6. The Anti - Federalists wanted the Bill of Rights to be added to the Constitution before ratification.

Answer:

1. D. James Madison
2. B. Thomas Jefferson
3. C. Social Contract
4. D. Influenced the authors of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
5. D. To approve
6. D. Bill of Rights