Enlightenment Test Review

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Property

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

• Overthrow the government

• Petition the government for their rights

• Nothing, the people don't have rights

Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?

• Ben Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Hobbes describe people as?

• kindhearted

• mean

• generous

• selfish

In Hobbes' mind, who should be in charge?

• king

• pope

• queen

• himself

For both Hobbes and Locke, the social contract is an agreement between...

• plaintiff and defendant
• sovereign states
• companies and shareholders
• citizens and government

How did Locke view human nature?

• We are a born a 'blank slate', and we develop differently according to our life's experiences..
• We are naturally altruistic and usually willing to compromise.
• We are inquisitive and industrious.
• We are naturally selfish and quick to fight.

This system makes sure that no one branch can have too much power.

• democracy

• impeachment

• checks and balances

• election

What is an absolute monarchy? 

• A system where the King or Queen rules by listening to what the public has to say.
• A King or Queen rules, but laws or ideas must be accepted by the majority of the nation.
• A system where the King or Queen has complete authority over the government and people.
• The King or Queen has absolutely no power.

What does it mean for a King to have Divine Right? 

• Rules by the power and blessing of God. 
• Rules by the suggestions of the people.
• Rules by listening to the Church to make decisions.
• The King is not really in power at all.