Absolutism and the Enlightenment

When a government is controlled by a king or a queen

• democracy (republicanism)

• monarchy

• theocracy

• oligarchy

when the leader of the government is the same as the religious leader of the country.

• democracy (republicanism)

• monarchy

• theocracy

• oligarchy

When the citizens participate in the running of the government.

• democracy (republicanism)

• monarchy

• theocracy

• oligarchy

When a king or or queen has total and complete control of every aspect of government.

• constitutional monarchy

• absolute monarchy

• oligarchy

• democracy (republicanism)

When a king or queen's power is limited by the law.

• democracy (republicanism)

• theocracy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

the belief that a king or queen is chosen by God.

• constitutional monarchy

• totalitarian dictatorship

• divine right

• freedom of religion

The Enlightenment was characterized by a period of

• fear and terror

• death and destruction

• reason and logic

• peace and quiet

The idea that people give up some of their rights to the government in exchange for law and order in society.

• natural rights

• absolute rule

• popular sovereignty

• social contract

If a government does not protect the citizens' natural rights, John Locke said that the people should...

• wait for the government to change its mind

• overthrow the government

• ask the church to step in and help

• peacefully protest

The General Will of the people is the collective desire of the population. The type of government that best fits this idea is...

• monarchy

• theocracy

• democracy

• oligarchy