iCivics: Enlightenment Thinkers

Enlightenment Thinkers

Multiple Choice

What is the 'state of nature' according to Enlightenment thinkers?

• 
  A peaceful society with rules

• A society governed by a king

• A society with no rules and complete freedom

• A society with strict laws

Multiple Choice

What is the 'social contract'?

• An agreement between kings and nobles

• A contract between citizens and the government

• 
  A trade agreement between countries

• A contract between businesses

Multiple Choice

What was Thomas Hobbes' profession?

• Philosopher

• Scientist

• Artist

• Engineer

Multiple Choice

What type of government did Hobbes believe in?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

Multiple Choice

What did John Locke believe people are born with?

• A blank slate

• Pre-determined skills

• Complete knowledge

• Inherited memories

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the natural rights according to John Locke?

• Life

• Property

• Liberty

• Wealth

Multiple Choice

What is a social contract according to John Locke?

• An agreement between two countries

• A business agreement

• A contract between a government and its people

• A legal document for property

Multiple Choice

What concept did Montesquieu believe was necessary for liberty?

• Peace of mind from being safe

• Absence of laws

• Freedom to do anything

• Unlimited power

Multiple Choice

What did Montesquieu call the division of government into parts?

• Separation of powers

• Federalism

• Checks and balances

• Democracy

Multiple Choice

What system ensures that no branch of government has too much power?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Checks and balances

Multiple Choice

Who is referred to as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• 
  James Madison

• 
  George Washington

• Alexander Hamiltonene

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