Enlightenment Philosophers -- Influences on US Gov

Which Philosopher came up with the concept of Natural Rights

• Thomas Hobbes

• Charles Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Jean Jacque Rousseau

What are natural rights according to the philsopher you chose in Question #1

• The right to choose a government that represents you

• The right to life, liberty, and property

• The right to form an agreement between citizens and the government

• The right to make sure power is shared and not held by one person

Which of the following best describes the idea of a "Social Contract"

• A meeting between citizens to protect their rights from an abusive government

• An agreement between two different governments on how to treat their citizens

• An agreement to create a constitution and form a democracy / republic

• An agreement between citizens and the government to form a functioning society

Which Philosopher developed the idea of Separation of Powers

• Charles Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacque Rousseau

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

Which of the following best describes "Separation of Powers"

• Power should be concentrated in the hands of one powerful leader who can take control in difficult situations

• The power of the citizens to choose a government that best represents them.

• Governments should use their power to protect citizen's life, liberty, and property

• Power should be split up between different branches / groups so one person does not have too much power

Consent of the Governed is best described as

• Citizens can only replace their government if they have permission

• All citizens consent to have their freedoms taken away from the government

• A government is only legitimate if it has the permission of it's citizens to rule.

• Only the government can give consent to citizens to be ruled

Which Philosopher declared that "All Men Are Created Equal," even though it did not apply to people of color or women?

• Charles Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacque Rousseau

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

How did Hobbes view humanity and human nature?

• all people are born as a "blank slate"

• All people are born good

• People are corrupted over time

• All people are wicked and evil

Which form of government did Thomas Hobbes view as the best to control human nature and prevent violence?

• Republic

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

John Locke believed that the government should...

• Protect the natural rights of citizens

• Separate Power between multiple branches of government

• Take the natural rights of citizens

• Not respect the consent of the citizens