Absolutism Modified Unit Test

Which of these statements is true about the ideas presented in Two Treatises of Government?

• They supported tyrants.

• They supported democracy

• They supported the theory that people are naturally cruel and warlike.

Which of these ideas reflects a view held by John Locke?

• Government control is more important than our rights.

• Government should not make too many restrictions on people.

• Individuals have no right to rebel against their government.

According to the information in the chart, which of these government actions would John Locke have most likely supported?

• The taking of private property.

• The installation of an absolute ruler.

• We should have a bill of rights.

According to Thomas Hobbes, why did people make a "Social Contract"?

• To allow people to make agreements with one another.

• To prevent the establishment of slavery.

• To protect them from anarchy and harm.

Which of these statements is most consistent with the ideas of John Locke?

• Laws should govern both rulers and citizens.

• Rulers should have powers beyond written laws.

• The government derives its power from a supreme ruler.

Niccolo Machiavelli in The Prince and Thomas Hobbes in Leviathan both advocated that a ruler should-

• Obtain power from a social contract with the governed.

• Place the needs of their subjects first.

• Employ absolute power to maintain order in areas under their rule.

Which of the following statements would both Thomas Hobbes and John Locke most likely had agreed?

• Government exists to protect society.

• Government must enforce religious law.

• Government must support the majority and attack minority groups.

Which idea is described in this passage?

• Theory of divine right

• Enlightened Monarchy

Following the death of Henry VIII of England, "Bloody" Mary Tudor reestablished this faith as England's national religion.

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

England established itself as a major world power in 1588 following the-

• End of the English Civil War

• Execution of King Charles I

• Defeat of the Spanish Armada