1.1 Enlightenment Ideas and 1.2 Impact of Key Documents

A social contract 

• is an agreement among the people and its government
• is an idea of John Locke
• can be represented by approval of the president
• All of the above

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed we have natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Hobbes
• Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseay

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed the role of government was to protect our rights?

• Hobbes
• Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau

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

• Hobbes
• Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed in checks and balances?

• Hobbes
• Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau

Which Enlightenment philosopher believed we should revolt if the government does not protect our rights?

• Hobbes
• Locke
• Montesquiue
• Rousseau

What is a right that cannot be taken away?

• untakeable
• inalienable
• insightful
• tumultuous

One of the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence is that government should…

• limit rights of the people in times of war 
• have unlimited power to rule the people
• be based upon the consent of the governed 
• be led by the wealthy 

An agreement made by people to establish a government and follow its laws is called

• separation of powers
• natural laws
• consent of the governed
• checks and balances

John Locke had the idea of _______, which stated that individuals are born with basic rights that can't be taken away by government.

• natural laws
• natural rights
• separation of powers