Lecture 5 Quiz 1. According to our Founding Fathers, what is the strongest weapon we have for preserving our freedom?The Bill of RightsThe ConstitutionKnowledgeOur political creed2. Who warned us that in order to protect our rights (which protect our freedom) we must learn to discern true liberty from the false notion of freedom through licentious behavior?Samuel HuntingtonGeorge WashingtonJedediah MorseGeorge Mason 3. According to our Founding Fathers, what is the true basis of our Republic? (Give the best answer.)Devine commandsOur heritageConcept of self-governmentChristianity4. Preserving our Constitution depends uponKnowledgeReligionSelf-governmentAll of the above5. What power on earth has the right "to bind us in all cases whatsoever"?The ConstitutionGodThe KingMilitary force6. Francis Scott Key was watching the British fleet attacking which American fort? Fort SmithFort McHenryFort KeyFort McLean7. The First Continental Congress called the Laws of Nature, immutable. Which definition below best defines that word?EvolvingStableUnalterableSusceptible8. According to Thomas Paine what is it that gives everything it’s value?Free market system.It's dearness.What someone else is willing to give for it.Equality with British goods.9. What is the birthright of every American according to Trench Coxe?To be treated as equals to all British citizens.To have unfettered religious freedom.The sword and all implements of the soldier.Equal justice under God's Law.10. According to Edmund Burke people give up their rights through what principle or reason?Through some delusion.At the point of the sword.By loss of political power.For want of more security.11. True or false. The complaints of the colonists against England stated in the Declaration and Resolves of the First Continental Congress match quite closely to the rights demanded in the Magna Carta.TrueFalse12. Which of the following words best describe how 'we the people' lose our freedoms?Good intentionsIgnorance DelusionsLoss of moral virtueCowardiceAll the above
