Absolutism, the English Monarchy, and The Enlightenment

What concept did Montesquieu introduce to prevent concentration of power?

• Separation of powers

• Government by consent

• Checks and balances

• Natural rights

Which idea is associated with John Locke's philosophy?

• Separation of church and state

• Natural rights

• Social contract theory

• Divine right of kings

What did the Founding Fathers design to avoid the risks of absolutism?

• A single-ruler system

• Direct democracy

• Parliamentary system

• Checks and balances

What was Voltaire known for advocating?

• Economic equality

• Absolutism

• Religious intolerance

• Freedom of speech

How did Locke influence the U.S. government documents?

• Through the idea of separation of powers

• Via the concept of natural rights

• By supporting federalism

• By promoting a monarchy

Which branch of government corresponds with Montesquieu's philosophy?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• All of the above

Which aspect of governance did Locke believe should be based on consent?

• Laws

• Politics

• Monarchy

• Absolutism

What is one of the main ideals promoted by the Enlightenment thinkers?

• Promotion of absolute monarchy

• Restriction of individual freedoms

• Rational thought and individual rights

• Censorship of ideas

In what way did the Founding Fathers ensure no branch of government became too powerful?

• By limiting voting rights

• By electing a supreme leader

• Through checks and balances

• By forming a coalition government

What type of government did Enlightenment thinkers like Voltaire criticize?

• Republicanism

• Democracy

• Absolutism

• Federalism