Lecture 6 Quiz 1. Samuel Adams referred to the law of nature; the law of nature is also referred to as natural law, what is the source of natural law?Blackstone’s CommentariesCommon LawGodMagna Carta2. Who is, in the state of nature, the sole judge of mans own rights?GodMunicipal lawLaw of nationsMan himself3. What is the first law of nature?Self preservationRight to libertyReason and equityRight to life 4. Samuel Adams alluded to the Head of the Christian church; to whom is he referring?King of EnglandThe Church of EnglandJesus ChristThe British Parliament 5. It was agreed among Christians that toleration was consistent with civil society and church dogma. Religious toleration of which of the following were the Founding Fathers (John Adams in particular) referring to?All religionsVarious Christian sectsAll beliefsAll philosophical views6. What is the grand end of civil government?The support of our rightsThe protection of our rightsThe defense of our rightsAll of the above7. Many of our Founding Fathers believed that the greatest threat(s) to the union and essential liberties would come from:GovernmentOur own institutionsDissolution of principlesAll of the above8. Who called government evil?George WashingtonThomas PaineThomas JeffersonWilliam Pitt9. If the people have ______, they will have power:PropertyFreedomRightsLaw10. What is the plea or reason for government taking (usurping) power from the people?Good intentionsNecessityTemporary safetyExpedienceAll of the above11. The Natural right to worship God was obtained by the _____?The Magna CartaFreemenThe swordThe British Parliament12. Why did Patrick Henry believe we were invincible to any force sent against us?There were millions of AmericansOur cause was justThere was no other choice but victoryGod would give us the means and the power13. True or false: According to Sam Adams, The right to freedom being the gift of God Almighty, it is not in the power of man to alienate this gift and voluntarily become a slave. TrueFalse14. What if we give up our freedom voluntarily? Is that the same as rejecting God, or can we just reject one of his gifts to us without offending Him? It seems to me we have already given up many of our freedoms. Quote Adams: "Hence, as a private man has a right to say what wages he will give in his private affairs, so has a community to determine what they will give and grant of their substance for the administration of public affairs. And, in both cases, more are ready to offer their service at the proposed and stipulated price than are able and willing to perform their duty." Why are so many willing to be public servants when they are not really able or suited?They want the power.They want the prestige.Because, like crime, politics pays.It's easier than working for a living.All above