4
Sep
2008
Test Monday/Tuesday
There will be a test on Monday/Tuesday!
The test will be over Natural Rights, Classical Republicanism (Locke, Hobbes, Jefferson), and the different types of government. This is Chapter 1 in the textbook.
The test has 40 multiple choice questions and 4 free response questions. The free response questions will all be about Natural Rights and Classical Republicanism. Be sure you understand the concepts: social contract, natural rights, and state of nature!
I would suggest using the PowerPoint shown in class to study.
I would also consult the textbook and any homework/quizzes.
The PowerPoint can be found online (and available for download in .ppt format) at the following link:
http://www.slideshare.net/davidjosman/unit-1-1-nr-v-cr-presentation
An announcement about the test wasn’t made in 1st Period – please tell your classmates! (The test is, however, on the six weeks schedule.)
Some specific terms to know:
- government
- unitary government
- democracy
- dictatorship
- state of nature
- federal government
- social contract
- despotism
- divine right of kings
- absolute monarchy
Also: Parliamentary Government (we didn’t discuss this in class)
- The executive is chosen by the legislature
- The prime minister and cabinet are part of the legislature
- The prime minister and the cabinet must resign if they lose the support of a majority of the legislature
Be careful to not simply memorize terms. You need to have a greater understanding of the entire subject!
Let me know if you have any questions or problems.