1) Which foundational principle is reflected in the creation of three branches of government? a) natural rights b) separation of powers 2) Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea? a) Second Amendment right to bear arms b) First Amendment right to free speech 3) How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions? a) The United Nations promotes universal human rights./ b) Oligarchies have increased to safeguard individual rights. 4) Which characteristic of the U.S. government was developed from Montesquieu’s idea that no single branch should be more powerful than another? a) rule of law b) separation of powers 5) Which principle is included in the original U.S. Constitution? a) capitalism b) rule of law 6) What was a motivation for safeguarding natural rights in the U.S. Constitution? a) to distribute resources b) to uphold the social contract 7) What are the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? a) ife, liberty, and privacy b) life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 8) We the People of the United States … do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. which foundational principle is being described? a) limited government b) due process of law

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