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According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?

• constitution
• social contract
• Bill of Rights

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

• life, liberty,and property
• trial by jury and no cruel punishments
• freedom of the press and freedom of speech

Which philosopher introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?

• John Locke
• Baron de Montesquieu
• Thomas Paine

Montesquieu's ideas strongly influenced the Founding Fathers.  Which of the following statements most resembles that idea?

• People and rules are partners in a social contract.
• There should be separation of powers within a government.
• The ideas of Enlightenment thinkers should be the basis for American education.

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into to form their own society?

• constitution
• social contract
• Bill of Rights

Excerpt from the document the Declaration of Independence:  That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among men, deriving their powers from the Consent of the Governed
Which concept is being addressed in the above quote?

• natural law
• social contract
• separation of powers