1.3 Enlightenment Influences

What is the goal of the Enlightenment?

• Using reason to solve the the problems facing society, or people.

• Using the scientific method to solve problems in the natural world.

• To have absolute power over people to maintain order and public safety.

Which philosopher is tied to the ideas of social contract and natural law?

• Baron de Montesquiue

• John Locke

• Sir Issac Newton

• King George

Which philosopher is tied to the idea of separation of powers?

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Sir Isaac Newton

What are natural rights?

• Life

• Liberty

• Property

• All are natural rights

The idea that people give up some natural rights in exchange for protection

• natural rights

• social contract

• natural law

• separation of powers

How many branches were in Montesquieu's ideal government?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Based on Divine Right of Kings, rulers get their power from

• the people

• God

• the military

John Locke believed rulers got their power from

• reason

• the people

• God

What did John Locke believe needed to happen if government did not protect natural rights?

• Nothing

• Should be replaced by another government

What does the legislature do?

• Make law

• Enforce Law

• Interpret law