The Age of Enlightenment

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

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Montesqiueu

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The Enlightenment?

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was based upon the assumption that science and reason can explain all things.

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

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checks and balances

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What did Thomas Hobbes believe?

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Humans were naturally cruel, selfish, and greedy.

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Who developed the idea of the three branches of government? Options: John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau, Montesquieu, Thomas Hobbes

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Montesquieu

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

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True

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

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reason

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

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False

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A government leader who has all the power

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Absolute Monarchy

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Life, Liberty and Property or the Pursuit of Happiness

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Natural Rights