John Locke and Natural Rights

What was John Locke's career?

• Philosopher

• Painter

• Musician

• Politician

In paragraph one, what did Thomas Jefferson do?

• helped America gain independence from Britain

• Became the third President of the United States

• Founded the University of Virginia

• Purchased the Louisiana Territory

Which of the following best supports the evidence that Thomas Jefferson was influenced by Locke's writings?

• Locke’s ideas show up in our own Constitution

• Jefferson's architectural designs

• Jefferson's interest in agriculture

• Jefferson's collection of French wines

According to Locke, why do people develop differently?

• Because of their innate ideas

• Due to differences in their experiences

• Because of their genetic makeup

• Due to their social and economic status

According to Locke, what are the natural rights that all human beings share?

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Freedom of Speech, Right to Vote, and Education

• Right to Bear Arms, Freedom of Religion, and Trial by Jury

• Healthcare, Education, and Employment

What does the natural right to life entail?

• The right to personal liberty

• The right to seek happiness and prosperity

• people want to live and will fight to survive

• The right to own property

Which of the following best explains the natural right to liberty?

• people want to be as free as possible to make their own decisions.

• It is the right to participate in political decisions that affect one's life.

• It is the right to own and use property without undue government interference.

• It is the right to equal treatment under the law.

What does the natural right to property refer to?

• A government-granted privilege

• people want to own things that help them survive

• A legal concept developed in the 19th century

• A principle of economic theory

According to Locke, how do people get natural rights?

• Through government legislation

• people are born with them

• Through social contracts

• By earning them

According to Locke, what was the purpose of government?

• To enforce the divine right of kings

• to end state of nature and protect people

• To collect taxes

• To promote economic growth