Which Enlightenment thinker’s ideas influenced the separation of powers in the U.S. Constitution? Options: John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Baron de Montesquieu, Thomas Hobbes
Enlightenment Ideas and Modern Governments

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Baron de Montesquieu
Answer explanation
Montesquieu introduced the idea of separating powers into branches, which is key in the U.S. Constitution.
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How did documents like the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights contribute to modern governments?
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They limited government power and protected individual rights.
Answer explanation
These documents introduced limits on rulers and guaranteed rights, influencing modern democracy.
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Which Enlightenment idea does this excerpt reflect? Excerpt from the Magna Carta:
“No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled...except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.”
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Rule of law and individual rights
Answer explanation
The Magna Carta emphasizes justice and rights under the law, reflecting Enlightenment ideals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Rousseau’s concept of the 'general will'?
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The best interests of society as a whole.
Answer explanation
Rousseau’s "general will" focuses on the common good over individual interests.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which Enlightenment principle is reflected in the U.S. Constitution’s system of checks and balances?
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Separation of powers
Answer explanation
The checks and balances system prevents any one branch from dominating, following Montesquieu’s idea.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What role did the Enlightenment play in shaping modern democratic governments?
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It emphasized the importance of individual rights and reason.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which document is considered a cornerstone in the development of constitutional law due to its early assertion of the rule of law?
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The Magna Carta
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