Which doctrine influenced the founders, leading them to specify that the purpose of government is to secure the rights of the people?

a. Tabula rosa
b. Equality of the governed
c. State of nature
d. Legitimate rule
e. Constitutional government

ANS: C

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Which statement best characterizes the relationship between the federal courts and the President?

A) There are clear limits imposed by Congress on the ability of judges to rule on cases involving the presidency. B) There are powerful and undisputed limits on the ability of judges to rule on cases involving the presidency. C) There are no limits on the ability of judges to rule as they see fit on cases involving the presidency. D) There are broad classes of consideration that weigh on judges as they render opinions on cases involving the president.

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