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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Of Constitutions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To show the effectiveness of a government without a monarchy, how did Paine refer to the United States of America?
(a) The U.S. was the only example of an overthrown monarchy.
(b) The U.S. had the ability to reverse the effects of a monarchy.
(c) The U.S. was prospering without a monarchy.
(d) The U.S. will never resort to a monarchy.

2. In Paine's opinion, what did Burke's position on England's past laws justify?
(a) Embezzlement.
(b) War.
(c) Treason.
(d) Tyrrany.

3. What did Paine think was the origin of the delegated power of government?
(a) Treaties.
(b) Elections.
(c) Amendments.
(d) Constitution.

4. Which aspect of the government's presumed knowledge could not be accounted for by Burke, according to the listing of his view's problems in the Miscellaneous Chapter?
(a) Its origin.
(b) Its limit.
(c) Its relevance.
(d) Its extent.

5. Based on the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Of Citizens, by the National Assembly of France, whose will did the law express?
(a) The community.
(b) Other governments.
(c) The government.
(d) The previous officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many nations did Paine believe had the right to establish constitutions?

2. Which articles of Observations on the Declarations of Rights outlined the principles on which the laws of France should be built?

3. When was the Articles of Confederation passed?

4. How did Paine describe the mismanagement of government finances in countries like England and France?

5. What did Paine think should be used to justify laws?

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