The Mayflower Compact and Social Contract Theory

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Which concept provides the foundation for a government 'of the people, by the people, for the people'?

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Social Contract (correct)

Socialism

Social Security

Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson (correct)

George Washington

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

What is America's first constitution called?

Articles of Confederation (correct)

U.S. Constitution

Declaration of Independence

Bill of Rights

Which document outlines the powers of the U.S. government?

U.S. Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What does the U.S. Constitution establish to prevent any branch of government from dominating the others?

Checks and Balances Signup and view all the answers

When was the U.S. Constitution ratified?

1788 Signup and view all the answers

'Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation...' is the opening line of a speech known as:

Gettysburg Address Signup and view all the answers

'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...' is a statement from which document?

Declaration of Independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?

To establish a legal form of self-government Signup and view all the answers

Who were the signatories of the Mayflower Compact?

The Pilgrims Signup and view all the answers

What historical concept served as the foundation for the Mayflower Compact and the Declaration of Independence?

Social contract theory Signup and view all the answers

Where were the Pilgrims initially supposed to settle?

Virginia Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Pilgrims need a system of self-government according to the text?

To preserve unity and order Signup and view all the answers

What role did John Locke play in developing the social contract theory?

He developed it Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Pilgrims sign the Mayflower Compact?

1620 Signup and view all the answers