Democracy and Citizen Rights Quiz

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During the reign of Louis XIV, France emerged as the leading European power mainly due to:

Its significant economic reforms

The assertiveness of its military strength (correct)

The implementation of democratic policies

The expansion of its colonial empire

What is the primary nature of the sovereign power as described by Louis XIV?

The creation and promulgation of laws

The spirit of counsel, justice, and reason (correct)

The division of legislative power

The authority vested in the courts

According to Louis XIV, from whom does the legislative power emanate?

The officers of the courts

The courts

The monarch alone (correct)

The division of power

What is the main duty of the officers of the courts according to Louis XIV?

Registration and execution of laws Signup and view all the answers

Louis XIV claims that public order in its entirety emanates from:

The monarch alone Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of Louis XIV's reign?

72 years and 110 days Signup and view all the answers

What form of government is described as the most challenging?

Democracy Signup and view all the answers

Where did the term 'democracy' originate from?

Greek language Signup and view all the answers

What were the key milestones in the rise of democracy in the 18th century?

Parliament of Great Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Athenian democracy?

Direct democracy Signup and view all the answers

In Athenian democracy, who were restricted from democratic rights and privileges?

Women, foreigners, and slaves Signup and view all the answers

What marked the beginning of the British constitutional monarchy's subordination to Parliament in the early 18th century?

The Glorious Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Which documents are of fundamental importance to American history and have had a profound impact on lawmakers around the world?

The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States Signup and view all the answers

Which elements were defined by philosophers in the age of Enlightenment as essential elements of democracy?

Separation of powers, basic civil rights / human rights, religious liberty, and separation of church and state Signup and view all the answers

'Rule by the (simple) people' is the meaning of which term?

'Democracy' Signup and view all the answers

Who was engaged in politics in the first democratic system 'Athenian democracy'?

'Only men' Signup and view all the answers

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