Enlightenment Philosophers

In Hobbes' view, once people give up power, what happens?

• They can easily regain it.

• They cannot get it back.

• They share it equally.

• They lose it temporarily.

What does Hobbes' state of nature lack?

• Government and laws

• Natural resources

• Cultural diversity

• Technological advancement

What right do people have if the government does not meet their agreement under Locke's social contract?

• Right to vote

• Right to free speech

• Right to revolt

• Right to petition

What is an example of limited government according to Montesquieu?

• A monarchy

• A democratic republic

• A dictatorship

• An oligarchy

What is an example of checks and balances?

• The President making laws.

• The Supreme Court declaring a law unconstitutional.

• Congress enforcing laws.

• The judiciary creating laws.

What did people develop to protect their property according to Rousseau?

• A military

• A government

• A corporation

• A union

What percentage constitutes a majority?

• 60% plus 1 vote

• 50% plus 1 vote

• 70% plus 1 vote

• 40% plus 1 vote

What does Rousseau's belief in direct democracy emphasize?

• The power of the elite

• The role of technology

• The involvement of all citizens

• The importance of tradition

What does Rousseau's belief in direct democracy prevent?

• Quick decision-making

• Corruption of representatives

• Economic growth

• Technological advancement

What is the key feature of majority rule according to Rousseau?

• It is based on tradition

• It requires unanimous agreement

• It allows most people to agree

• It is only for small communities