Thomas Hobbes and John Locke

John Locke believed that each person was born with natural rights, which included

• the right to life.

• the right to liberty.

• the right to property.

• all of the above.

John Locke believed that the purpose of government was to give people protection, including the protection of everyone's

• natural rights.

• right to become the leader.

• right to live anywhere.

Which thinker believed that the people had a right to rebel against government leadership if the leadership failed to protect natural rights?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

The best definition of a social contract is

• an agreement between a government and the people where certain rights of the people are given up in exchange for protection from the government.

• an agreement between a government and the people where rights are given up because they are "subjects of the crown."

• an agreement between a government and the people where rights are given up because otherwise war would occur between everyone.

Take a close look at the first passage of the Declaration of Independence, by enlarging the picture shown with this question: Which thinker has the most of his mindset reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

English philosophers who wrote about why humans create governments.

• Thomas Hobbes/John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson/George Washington

• James Madison/Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke/James Madison

The idea that society is an agreement between citizens and government.

• Social Contract

• Government

• Rights

• Duties

What book about government did John Locke write?

• "Second Treatise on Government"

• "Leviathan"

What book about government did Thomas Hobbes write?

• "Second Treatise on Government"

• "Leviathan"

What type of government did John Locke say is best?

• A government that protects citizens' rights.

• A government focused on law and order.