The Enlightenment

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Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish their government and create a new one?

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Locke

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Which of the following exemplifies the ideas of the age of Enlightenment? Options: reason, tradition, faith, ignorance

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reason

Front

According to the concept of divine right, who gave monarchs the power to rule?

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God

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed the three branches of government should check the powers of one another?

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Montesquieu

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Which of the following was NOT a new idea about government stemming from the Enlightenment period? Absolutism, Social Contract, Checks and Balance, Separation of Powers

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Absolutism

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Enlightenment philosophy emphasized that this ability is unique to humans.

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the ability to Reason

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Enlightenment philosophy emphasized that governments should reflect:

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natural laws

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An agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules is known as ___________________

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Social Contract

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The division of power among the different branches of government is known as __________

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Separation of Powers

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British feminist who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting

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Mary Wollstonecraft