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What type of government is characterized by the rule of a single individual with absolute power?
What type of government is characterized by the rule of a single individual with absolute power?
Which document is most associated with limiting the powers of the monarchy in England?
Which document is most associated with limiting the powers of the monarchy in England?
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of the social contract?
Which Enlightenment thinker is known for the idea of the social contract?
The principle of 'No Taxation without Representation' is primarily associated with which historical event?
The principle of 'No Taxation without Representation' is primarily associated with which historical event?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of feudalism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of feudalism?
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Which form of government allows for rule by a small group of elite individuals?
Which form of government allows for rule by a small group of elite individuals?
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What is one of the main benefits of a Constitutional Monarchy?
What is one of the main benefits of a Constitutional Monarchy?
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Which Enlightenment thinker argued for the separation of powers in government?
Which Enlightenment thinker argued for the separation of powers in government?
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Which event is closely associated with the demand for 'No Taxation without Representation'?
Which event is closely associated with the demand for 'No Taxation without Representation'?
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What was the significance of the Magna Carta in English history?
What was the significance of the Magna Carta in English history?
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Which group in feudal society was primarily responsible for military service?
Which group in feudal society was primarily responsible for military service?
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Study Notes
Government Styles
- Rule of One (Autocracy): Includes absolute monarchy and dictatorship.
- Rule of Few: Characteristics include oligarchy, theocracy, aristocracy, and junta.
- Rule of Many: Forms of government like direct democracy, representative democracy, and constitutional monarchy fall under this category.
Feudalism
- Component Elements: Monarchy, nobles, knights, peasants, and divine law were central to feudalism.
Government Changes in England
- Key Events: Magna Carta, King John, Model Parliament, and shifts between absolute and constitutional monarchy.
American Revolution
- Groups Involved: Colonists and Loyalists were key actors in the revolution.
- Motivations: No taxation without representation, Declaration of Independence, and the pursuit of the US Bill of Rights were central to the revolution.
Enlightenment Thinkers
- Philosophy Focus: This European intellectual movement of the late 17th and 18th centuries emphasized reason and individualism, drawing heavily from 17th-century thinkers.
- Key Thinkers: Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, Beccaria, and Wollstonecraft stand out.
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Explore various styles of government, from autocracy to democracy, and delve into the historical context of feudalism and the significant changes in England. Understand the American Revolution's motivations and key actors, alongside the influence of Enlightenment thinkers. This quiz covers pivotal concepts in political science and history.
