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Which individual greatly influenced the notions of law and government institutions in the American founding documents?
Which individual greatly influenced the notions of law and government institutions in the American founding documents?
- Julius Caesar
- Genghis Khan
- Moses (correct)
- Napoleon Bonaparte
What did the Ten Commandments, influenced by Moses, establish?
What did the Ten Commandments, influenced by Moses, establish?
- Principles of centralized government control
- Principles of protecting life and property (correct)
- Principles of communal ownership and sharing
- Principles of absolute power and monarchy
Which principles are emphasized by the Ten Commandments?
Which principles are emphasized by the Ten Commandments?
- Censorship, surveillance, and authoritarianism
- Centralized control, authoritarian rule, and obedience
- Individual rights, fair governance, and accountability (correct)
- Social welfare, communal living, and collectivism
What did Moses' laws provide a framework for?
What did Moses' laws provide a framework for?
Who among the following individuals greatly influenced the American founding documents?
Who among the following individuals greatly influenced the American founding documents?
Which English jurist emphasized the concept of the rule of law and the equal application of laws to all citizens?
Which English jurist emphasized the concept of the rule of law and the equal application of laws to all citizens?
According to John Locke, where do governments derive their authority from?
According to John Locke, where do governments derive their authority from?
Who advocated for the division of governmental power among different branches to prevent any one body from becoming too powerful?
Who advocated for the division of governmental power among different branches to prevent any one body from becoming too powerful?
Which philosopher argued that individuals possess inherent and unalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property?
Which philosopher argued that individuals possess inherent and unalienable rights, such as life, liberty, and property?
What did Charles de Montesquieu advocate for to prevent any single entity from having absolute authority?
What did Charles de Montesquieu advocate for to prevent any single entity from having absolute authority?
