Enlightenment Thinkers

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Around what time period did the Enlightenment occur?

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1700s

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What is the divine right of kings?

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The idea that monarchs get their power to rule from God

Answer explanation

The divine right of kings is the idea that monarchs get their power to rule from God.

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What is absolute monarchy?

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A system of government in which the monarchy holds all the power

Answer explanation

Absolute monarchy is a system of government where the monarchy holds all the power.

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What is limited government?

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The idea that government can and should be legally limited in its powers

Answer explanation

Limited government refers to the idea that government should have legal restrictions on its powers, ensuring that it is not too powerful or intrusive.

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What is the social contract?

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The idea that people give up some of their natural rights to the government in exchange for protection and safety

Answer explanation

The social contract is the idea that people give up some of their natural rights to the government in exchange for protection and safety.

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Which Enlightenment philosopher believed government works best when there is separation of powers?

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Montesquieu

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According to Locke, all humans share a set of __________.

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natural rights

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Locke's inalienable rights include...

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life, liberty, and property

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Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke would all support: A dictatorship, A democracy, An absolute monarchy, All of these

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A democracy

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Which of the following would NOT be an Enlightenment ideal? Options: one ruler should make laws, the government should represent the people, the government should be limited, citizens should have their natural rights

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one ruler should make laws