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Which of the following would Locke most favor? |
A. Republic |
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Why was James I resistant to working with Parliament? |
A. He believed in the absolute power of kings |
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Which statement gives the best summary of the English Bill of Rights? |
A. The bill ensured superiority of Parliament over the monarchy |
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To protect liberty, what did Montesquieu propose? |
B. He proposed that government be divided into separate branches |
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Who believed that the best economic system was one in which businesses compete to gain profit with minimal or no government control? |
B. Adam Smith |
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Rousseau wrote, "Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains." What kind of government did he favor in order to ensure greater freedom? |
D. A popularity elected government |
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Which form of government did Hobbes think could best maintain social order? |
D. Absolute monarchy |
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What was the impact of the English Bill of Rights on the development of democracy in England? |
C. It gave Parliament essential powers independent of the monarchy |
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Which of the following was a significant result of the Glorious Revolution? |
B. English King, James II, was overthrown |
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Which of the following characterizes the economic system favored by Adam Smith? |
C. Supply and demand regulate business |
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Which statement describes the influence of Elizabeth I on England? |
Her skillful use of personal advisors to communicate her wishes to Parliament promoted stability |
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Elizabeth I’s relationship with Parliament demonstrated which of the following to other countries? |
C. A female absolute ruler can work together with a parliament |
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Who were the oligarchs that controlled elections to the House of Commons? Select all that apply |
B. Wealthy businessmen C. Affluent landowners |
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How did the British oligarchs threaten the livelihood of the poor? Select all that apply |
A. They bought common lands C. They evicted tenant farmers |
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