
7-2.5: The Influence of the Enlightenment
Authored by Mark Thompson
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers influence the American government?
The monarchy was given no power in the United States.
The United States was divided into federal and local governments.
The United States divided itself into three branches of government.
The monarchy was given veto powers in the United States.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a constitution, as inspired by John Locke?
to limit the powers of the government and deny rights to the governed
to limit the powers of the government and protect the rights of the governed
to increase the powers of the government and limit the rights of the governed
to increase the powers of the government and protect the rights of the elite
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which idea in the United States Constitution was inspired by the Enlightenment?
`The government should protect the rights of the people.
The government should be made up of two branches.
The government should have a president instead of a king.
The government should have supremacy over the states.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of a constitution?
to list all the rights given to the people by the government
to establish rules by which a government must operate
to recognize God as the source of power for all leaders
to grant the government unlimited power to protect the people
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The American and French Revolutions were influenced by which idea expressed by Enlightenment philosophers?
All men have natural rights that a government cannot deny them.
Authoritarian governments are the best way to maintain an orderly society.
The scientific method should be used to encourage new ideas.
Governments should have unlimited power.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the writings of John Locke influence political revolutions in America and France?
They argued the Catholic Church should control all governments.
They argued that Europe should have a united government.
They argued that democratic governments were weak.
They argued that people have the right to overthrow their government.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a constitution create a limited government?
A constitution bans the existence of royal monarchies.
A constitution puts the power of government entirely in one branch.
A constitution allows the government to have absolute power over the states.
A constitution specifically outlines what powers the government has and does not have.
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