Enlightenment from notes

According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the nature of man?

• Men are kind and generous

• Men are selfish and cruel

• Men are always happy

• Men are peaceful

What is the ideal form of government according to Thomas Hobbes?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Absolute Monarchy

• Anarchy

According to John Locke, what are the inalienable rights all men are born with?

• Life, liberty, and property

• Freedom, equality, and justice

• Life, liberty, and happiness

• Freedom, property, and justice

What is the purpose of government according to John Locke?

• To control the people

• To protect natural rights

• To provide economic stability

• To enforce laws

What can people do if the government fails to protect or abuses their rights, according to John Locke?

• Accept the situation

• Move to another country

• Rebel against the government

• Petition the government

According to Baron De Montesquieu in 'The Spirit of the Laws' (1743), what is the nature of man?

• Living in fear

• Living in peace

• Living in harmony

• Living in joy

What ideal form of government did Baron De Montesquieu promote in 'The Spirit of the Laws' (1743)?

• A single ruler with absolute power

• A government with three branches

• A government with no separation of powers

• A government without checks and balances

According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, what is the nature of man?

• People are basically good

• People are basically evil

• People are neutral

• People are unpredictable

What does Rousseau mean by 'General Will'?

• Rule of the minority

• Rule of the majority

• Rule of the elite

• Rule of the individual

According to Rousseau, what makes a government legitimate?

• Consent of the governed

• Power of the ruler

• Wealth of the nation

• Strength of the military