AmG - The Enlightenment Era & Philosophers

Which concept did John Locke influence that is included in the Declaration of Independence?

• Separation of powers

• Consent of the governed

• Judicial review

• Federalism

John Locke's ideas were a major influence on which group?

• The Roman Senate

• The Founding Fathers

• The British Parliament

• The French Revolutionaries

What should happen if a government does not protect the rights of its citizens, according to Locke?

• Citizens should accept their fate

• Citizens should demand reforms

• Citizens should establish a new government

• Citizens should seek international help

Which document was influenced by John Locke's ideas on government and rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of Versailles

What theory did Jean-Jacques Rousseau question in his contributions to Enlightenment?

• Divine Right Theory

• Theory of Relativity

• Theory of Evolution

• Quantum Theory

Which of the following best describes Rousseau's view on natural authority?

• No man has any natural authority over his fellow men

• Kings have divine authority

• Authority is inherited

• Authority is absolute

Rousseau's "The Social Contract" primarily deals with the relationship between individuals and what?

• Government

• Nature

• Religion

• Economy

What concept did Montesquieu contribute to that involves dividing government power?

• Federalism

• Separation of powers

• Monarchy

• Democracy

What does the "rule of law" imply?

• Some people are above the law

• No one is above the law

• Laws are optional

• Laws apply only to the government

Which branches of government were influenced by Montesquieu's ideas?

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Executive, Judicial, Military

• Legislative, Military, Judicial

• Executive, Legislative, Financial