Ch. 3 test Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment

What is the main characteristic of limited government?

• Citizens have few rights

• Power of the government is unlimited

• Power of the government is limited by a constitution

• Citizens have total obedience to the government

Which scientist proved the heliocentric theory and was put under house arrest by the Catholic Church?

• Isaac Newton

• Copernicus

• Ptolemy

• Galileo

Who believed that all humans are born with natural rights and that government gets its approval from the consent of the people?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• John Locke

Which document outlines the individual rights of ordinary citizens and was inspired by Enlightenment ideas?

• U.S. Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

Who believed in the separation of powers and checks and balances to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What was the period of advancements in math and science during the 1500's and 1600's called?

• Scientific Revolution

• English Civil War

• Glorious Revolution

• Enlightenment

Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Philosophy' and developed the scientific method?

• Isaac Newton

• René Descartes

• Galileo Galilei

• John Locke

Which philosopher believed in the social contract theory, stating that people have the right to determine the form of government they wish to have?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What is the main characteristic of a constitutional monarchy?

• The monarch has absolute power

• The monarch's power is limited by a constitution

• The monarch is elected by the people

• The monarch has no power

Which philosopher is known for his theory of 'Tabula Rasa' or 'Blank Slate'?

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau