Development of Modern Political Thought

What is the definition of revolution?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently

What is the definition of nationalism?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently

What is the definition of enlightenment?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently

What is the definition of sovereignty?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently

What is the definition of self-determination?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The right of the people of a nation to choose their own government and economic system

What is the definition of liberalism?

• A political philosophy that says people should be as free as possible from the government

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently

What is the definition of conservatism?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• a political philosophy based on tradition, favoring obedience to political authority

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of a state or nation to govern itself independently

What is the definition of popular sovereignty?

• A sudden change in the political, social, or economic structure of a society

• A strong sense of pride and loyalty to one's own nation

• A period of intellectual and philosophical exploration

• The authority of the people to rule their own country

What are natural rights?

• The rights to life, liberty, and property

• The rights to education, healthcare, and employment

• The rights to freedom of speech, religion, and assembly

• The rights to vote, run for office, and participate in government

What is the concept of general will?

• The common good comes before individual interests

• The government should have limited intervention in the economy

• Political power should rest with the people

• The right of a group of people to choose their own political systems