Declaration of Independence: Jefferson's Natural Rights and Social Contract

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Why does Hamilton justify the need for only one executive?

To ensure quick decision-making in times of crisis. (correct)
To distribute power among multiple individuals.
To slow down the decision-making process.
To conceal faults and destroy responsibility.

What was one of the reasons Hamilton gave for having a single executive?

To delegate power among several individuals.
To avoid accountability.
To ensure a slow and meticulous approach to lawmaking.
To allow quick decision-making during crises. (correct)

Why is having multiple executives undesirable?

It slows down the decision-making process. (correct)
It leads to quicker decision-making.
It allows for sharing responsibility.
It promotes accountability.

What could be a consequence of having multiple executives during a crisis, according to Hamilton?

Slower decision-making process. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does a single executive help in ensuring accountability?

By enabling clear identification of the person in power. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario did Obama's action demonstrate the need for an energetic executive according to the text?

During times of war and crisis. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the Declaration of Independence?

To emphasize that the government must protect the natural rights of the people. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of popular sovereignty as mentioned in the text?

It ensures that the power to govern is in the hands of the people. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the government infringes upon a person's natural rights?

The people have the right to overthrow or change the government. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the statement 'governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed'?

Governments need consent from their citizens to exercise authority. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'social contract' refer to in the context of the Declaration of Independence?

A voluntary agreement where people give up some power to the government in exchange for protection of natural rights. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founders believe it was necessary to list grievances against the king in the Declaration of Independence?

To demonstrate how the king violated social contract justifying revolt. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of government did the Articles of Confederation establish in the United States?

Confederacy with a weak central government (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did each state have only one vote under the Articles of Confederation?

To prevent larger states from dominating the decision-making process (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the reason for forming a centralized government under the Articles of Confederation?

To facilitate international commerce (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Article 9 of the Articles of Confederation, what was required for Congress to perform vital functions like declaring war?

Agreement from 9 states (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason given in Article 13 for making alterations to the Articles of Confederation difficult?

Requiring approval from every state (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the founders’ main intention behind establishing a weak central government in the context of the Articles of Confederation?

To prioritize state autonomy over federal power (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue King highlighted about the white moderate individuals?

They prioritized peace and order over fighting for equal rights (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to King, why did Black individuals have to fight for their rights?

To ensure true equality as morally unjust laws existed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did King compare the white moderate being a roadblock to?

A wall preventing progress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did King think about extremist groups compared to the white moderate individuals?

Extremist groups made their intentions clear (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to King, what kind of laws should people follow?

Morally just laws only (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was King's view on people wanting order and peace during a movement for change?

They were the real problem according to King (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founders create a weak central government under the Articles of Confederation?

To prevent the emergence of a tyrannical government. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which event exemplified the weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

Shays Rebellion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for establishing a republican style government in the Constitution?

To ensure representatives work on behalf of the people. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government was considered the strongest under the Constitution?

Congress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key power granted to Congress under the Constitution?

Raise and support armies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the distinct differences between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution?

Strength of central government (B) Signup and view all the answers