The Enlightenment

Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to abolish their government and create a new one?

• Montesquire
• Locke
• Voltaire
• Rousseau

Which of the following exemplifies the ideas of the age of Enlightenment?

• reason
• tradition
• faith
• ignorance

According to the concept of divine right, who gave monarchs the power to rule?

• kings
• God
• military
• people

Which of the Enlightenment philosophers believed the three branches of government should check the powers of one another?

• Montesquieu
• Voltaire
• Rousseau
• Locke

Which of the following was NOT a new idea about government stemming from the Enlightenment period?

• Absolutism
• Social Contract
• Checks and Balance
• Separation of Powers

Enlightenment philosophy emphasized that this ability is unique to humans.

• the ability to Reason
• the ability to Think
• the ability to follow natural laws
• the ability to feel emotions

Enlightenment philosophy emphasized that governments should reflect:

• monarchies
• the church
• natural laws
• science

An agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules is known as ___________________

• Checks and Balances

• Social Contract

• Divine Right

The division of power among the the different branches of government is known as __________

• Splitting of Authority

• Separation of Powers

• Law and Order

British feminist who argued for women's equality with men, even in voting

• Mary Wollstonecraft

• Gertrude Stein

• Goldie Hawn