The Enlightenment

Who were the thinkers that began to question traditional ideas about political power and government structure during the Enlightenment?

• Scientists

• Artists

• Philosophers

• Politicians

What characterized the state of nature according to Hobbes?

• Cooperation among people

• Survival of the strongest

• Equality and justice

• Peace and harmony

What role does the "Sovereign" play according to Hobbes?

• A religious leader

• A powerful ruler

• A scientist

• A philosopher

What concept did humans enter into to escape the state of nature, according to Hobbes?

• Democracy

• Social contract

• Anarchy

• Communism

What did Hobbes think was the best form of leadership?

• A democratic assembly

• A council of elders

• A powerful king

• A group of philosophers

What did individuals agree to in the social contract?

• To give up all their property

• To give up some freedoms

• To give up their identity

• To give up their wealth

What is the main benefit for the people in entering into a Social Contract with the ruler?

• Increased wealth

• Protection and order

• More power

• Freedom from laws

Which of the following best describes Locke's view on government authority over natural rights?

• Government can deny natural rights

• Government can take away natural rights

• Government cannot deny or take away natural rights

• Government should control natural rights

How is the government formed according to John Locke?

• Through a divine right

• Through the consent of the governed

• Through military conquest

• Through inheritance

Which concept ensures that the government must follow the same laws as its citizens?

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances