Question

1. english philosopher john locke believed that the main purpose of government was to do what?

a. defend against foreign enemies
b. protect mans natural rights of life, liberty, and property
c. promote equality under the law
d. promote religious separatism

1. what does a unicameral legislature involve?

a. only one body or house
b. only one major political party
c. no limits on its powers
d. only one major political party with no limits on its powers

1. the term confederation refers to:

a. a system in which most power is with the central government.
b. a voluntary association in which states agree to only limited restraints on their freedom of action.
c. a system in which state and local governments have equal power with the central government.
d. a national legislature.

1. the concept of separation of powers was included in the constitution to prevent:

a. disputes between the federal and state governments.
b. a major dispute over power between the house and the senate.
c. disputes over power between congress and the president.
d. tyranny by either the majority or the minority.

1. what did delegates to the constitutional convention decide to do regarding the system of courts?

a. allow senators to nominate supreme court justices
b. create the lower - court system
c. allow the president to confirm justices to the supreme court
d. create a supreme court

1. the bill of rights provided for which of the following?

a. the protection of individual liberties from state governments
b. the protection of individual liberties from the national government
c. the protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial
d. the protection of individual liberties from the national government and protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial

1. which is true of the bill of rights?

a. it was originally included in the constitution.
b. it is the first ten amendments to the constitution.
c. it was instrumental in securing signatures on the declaration of independence.

Explanation:

1. John Locke emphasized natural rights, and government's role to protect them.
2. A unicameral legislature has only one body.
3. Confederation is a voluntary association with states having limited restraints.
4. Separation of powers in Constitution prevents tyranny.
5. Delegates at Constitutional Convention decided to create a Supreme Court.
6. The Bill of Rights protects individual liberties from national government and against state infringements on certain freedoms.
7. The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.

Answer:

1. b. Protect man's natural rights of life, liberty, and property
2. a. Only one body or house
3. b. a voluntary association in which states agree to only limited restraints on their freedom of action
4. d. tyranny by either the majority or the minority
5. d. Create a Supreme Court
6. d. The protection of individual liberties from the national government and protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial
7. b. It is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.