Political Philosophers

Which of the following writings did Thomas Hobbes write?

• The Social Contract Theory

• The Spirit of the Laws

• The Leviathan

• The Second Treatise of Government

Who believed that men were at war without a common power?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jaquez Rousseau

• Charles-Louis Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

Thomas Hobbes believed in an absolute monarchy.

• True

• False

Thomas Hobbes said that the natural condition of humanity is a state of _______.

• Peace

• War

• Love

• Distraction

Which of the following writings did John Lock write?

• The Social Contract Theory

• The Spirit of the Laws

• The Leviathan

• The Two Treatises of Government

John Locke believed in natural rights.

• False

• True

Who believed that the state exists to preserve the right of its citizens?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jaquez Rousseau

• Charles-Louis Montesquieu

Which statement from John Locke influenced the U.S. constitution

• His declaration that there should be a separation of powers in the government to avoid too much power in one branch.

• His declaration that all men are endowed with certain natural rights such as life, liberty, and property.

• His declaration that all men should be governed strictly to prevent chaos in society.

Which idea of John Locke's influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• The idea that if the government failed, citizens would have the right to overthrow the government.

• The idea that peace should be maintained by use of stricter policies

• The idea of separation of powers.

Rousseau didn't believe in natural rights.

• True

• False