Enlightenment, Locke and Montesquieu

Enlightenment, Locke and Montesquieu

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Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to John Locke, which agreement did individuals enter into when forming their own society?

Back

social contract

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law?

Back

life, liberty and property

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How was Locke's social contract theory related to his belief in natural law?

Back

He argued subjects had the right to rebel against a ruler who acted against natural law.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Montesquieu believe the powers of the government should be separated?

Back

It would keep government leaders from becoming too powerful

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Enlightenment Idea belongs to John Locke? Options: The law of gravity, Separation of powers, Social contract, Theory of relativity

Back

Social contract

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Separation of powers was the idea of which enlightenment thinker?

Back

Montesquieu

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Separation of Powers influenced the US Government by providing?

Back

Checks & Balances

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