Enlightenment

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In what way did Enlightenment philosophers reflect the central ideas of both Greek democracy and Roman republicanism? Options: A) They taught that rule by an elite class of nobles is necessary for running a government. B) They thought government should represent the will of its citizens. C) They argued that a merit-based system is the best method for selecting government officials. D) They felt that rule by a strong central leader is the only way to govern effectively.

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They thought government should represent the will of its citizens.

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The concept of individualism was most central to the political ideas of: Thomas Hobbes, Immanuel Kant, John Locke, Montesquieu

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John Locke

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John Locke's central political value was

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the protection of individual rights

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A common theme among Enlightenment thinkers was

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a desire to improve society

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Philosophers of the Enlightenment wanted to use __________ in all areas of life.

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reason

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Locke believed that a government's power came from its ___________________.

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people

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American's used _________________'s idea of separation of powers to write the US Constitution.

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Montesquieu

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Enlightenment thinkers and theories inspired: A. the French Revolution, B. the American Revolution, C. other revolutions of the 1800s, D. all of the above

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all of the above

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You are born with _________________ that can't be taken away; life, liberty, property

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natural rights

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The belief that government should be split into three branches to prevent one person or group from becoming corrupt.

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separation of power