Enlightenment

Which of the following men contradicted the ideas in the U.S. Constitution?

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Denis Didero

Which of these Enlightenment ideas refers to individual rights?

• direct democracy

• free speech and religious expression

• separation of powers

• consent of the people

Enlightened thinkers based their philosophical beliefs on what two things?

• power and privilege
• money and fame
• good looks and charm
• reason and logic

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Which of the following is an example of an “unlimited government?”

• Democracy
• Republic
• Absolute Monarch
• Constitutional Monarchy

Many rulers came to power believing that their right to lead came from God. This is an example of: 

• Supreme Law
• Divine Right
• Their Opinion
• Poor Judgement

Enlightenment philosopher who believed to limit government, that it should be divided into separate branches that shared power.

• John Locke
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Voltaire

Natural Rights

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
• Life, Liberty, and Property
• Freedom
• Rights to say what we want, when we want to.

How did Hobbes view human nature?

• We are inquisitive and industrious.
• We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.
• We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.
• We are born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..

According to John Locke, why are governments created?

• God gives monarchs a divine right to rule over their people
• People are naturally selfish and need a strong ruler to create order
• People set up governments to protect their lives and property
• Civil government must be established to offset the power of the church

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish their government and create a new one?

• Montesquire
• Locke
• Voltaire
• Rousseau