Origins of Government Test

Which Enlightenment thinker argued that all people were born equal and had natural rights to life, liberty, and property?

• Jen-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

The image concerns government.

Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• social contract

• natural laws

Use the quotation to answer the question:

"to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." - from DIO

Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in this statement?

• Baran de Montesquieu's theory of separation of powers

• John Locke's idea of the social contract

• Jen-Jacques Rousseau's theory of divine right

• James Madison's view of individual liberty

Why did the Founding Fathers separate power to make, enforce, and interpret laws between different branches of government?

• to prevent on branch of government from becoming too powerful

• to make the national government more efficient

• to increase the power of the presidency

• to ensure that Congress would act according to the will of the people

How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightment ideas on the Founding Fathers?

• They had reservation about self-government

• They were concerned with property rights

• They supported individual liberties

• They created a limited monarchy

Use the newspaper headline to answer the question.

What Enlightenment idea is represented by the Headline?

• separation of powers

• checks and balances

• social contract

• natural law

How are the Enlightenment ideas that influenced the Founding Fathers reflected in modern institutions?

• Colonies have been re-established to preserve popular sovereignty.

• Oligarchies have increased to safeguard natural rights.

• The United Nations promotes universal human rights.

• The European Union encourages economic stability.

Which right is an example of an Enlightenment idea?

• Fifth Amendment self-incrimination protection

• First Amendment freedom of speech guarantees

• First Amendment freedom of religion guarantees

• Fourth Amendment search and seizure protection

What pamphlet denounced British rule and fanned the flames of revolution?

• Magna Carta

• Two treatises of Government

• Mayflower Compact

• Common Sense