Age of Enlightenment & Scientific Revolution

Front

The best government, said which of the following men, is achieved by the separation of powers?

Back

Montesqiueu

Front

The ability of one branch of government to limit the power of the other is called ___.

Back

checks and balances

Front

What did Thomas Hobbes believe?

Back

Humans were naturally cruel, selfish, and greedy.

Front

John Locke believed that the purpose of government was to protect people’s natural rights.

Back

True

Front

During the Enlightenment, many people placed their faith in ___.

Back

reason

Front

Enlightenment ideals had little or no impact on Europe and the rest of the world.

Back

False

Front

A government leader who has all the power

Back

Absolute Monarchy

Front

Life, Liberty and Property or the Pursuit of Happiness

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Natural Rights

Front

This philosopher believed in freedom of speech and freedom of religion.

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Voltaire

Front

Enlightenment philosophers believe that if government abuses power the people should change it.

Back

True