Foundations of American Democracy

Question 1

De Tocqueville’s travels throughout the United States led him to conclude that it was

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a unique country.

Question 2

Which statement best describes the republican form of government that the Founding Fathers envisioned?

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a government run by people elected to lead the country

Question 3

Which of the following is the best example of populism?

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A government allows its people to govern themselves.

Question 4

The Enlightenment thinker Baron de Montesquieu came up with the idea of

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the separation of the government’s powers.

Question 5

The concept of natural rights, which was later used in the Declaration of Independence, was first proposed by

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John Locke.

Question 6

Which best describes Alexis de Tocqueville?

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He was a French historian and political scientist who championed “uniquely American” values such as egalitarianism.

Question 7

Which of the following principles did the Founders use as part of the basis for the Constitution?

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popular sovereignty

Question 8

Look at the chart. Which Enlightenment concept does this chart illustrate?

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separation of powers

Question 9

Enlightenment thinkers questioned

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government authority.

Question 10

The concept of voting rights is based on

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popular sovereignty.

Foundations of American Democracy Answers