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According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?

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social contract

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According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law? Options: trial by jury and no cruel punishments, freedom of speech and of the press, life, liberty and property, freedom of worship and right to petition

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life, liberty and property

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Which thinker introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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How was Locke's social contract theory related to his belief in natural law?

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He argued subjects had the right to rebel against a ruler who acted against natural law.

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What most attracted the Founding Fathers to Montesquieu's explanation of the separation of powers?

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Their separation could help prevent the central government from becoming tyrannical and oppressive.

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Which document confirmed the rights of English subjects after the overthrow of James II in the Glorious Revolution? Options: Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, Montesquieu's Spirit of the Laws

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English Bill of Rights

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Which statement describes the influence of natural law beliefs on Enlightenment thinkers? Options: They argued it was natural for subjects to obey established governments. They questioned any practices that seemed to go against reason and natural law. They believed that royal power was natural because it was based on divine right. They claimed church teachings should not be challenged since they rested on natural law.

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They questioned any practices that seemed to go against reason and natural law.

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What is meant by "Divine right to Rule"?

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The a king is a king because of God

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What was one major idea from the Judeo-Christian influences?

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Personal Responsibility

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What is the difference between the democracies of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome?

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Greece was a direct democracy while Rome was a representative democracy.