Enlightenment Philosophers

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According to Locke, all humans share a set of __________.

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natural rights

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed government works best when there is separation of powers?

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Montesquieu

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Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke would all support: A dictatorship, A democracy, An absolute monarchy, All of these

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A democracy

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Which of the following would NOT be an Enlightenment ideal?   Options: one ruler should make laws, the government should represent the people, the government should be limited, citizens should have their natural rights

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one ruler should make laws

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Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the "social contract"? Options: Charles-Louis Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Adam Smith, John Locke

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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The Enlightenment is

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a time with people used reason and logic to explain the world

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Enlightenment philosophers believe that if government abuses power the people should change it.

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True

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French Enlightenment philosopher who strongly believed in freedom of speech and religion

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Voltaire

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Belief that one can freely express their beliefs without fear of punishment.

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Freedom of Speech

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Which philosopher believed that humans are naturally selfish and that an absolute monarchy is the best form of government?

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Thomas Hobbes