U.S. Gov't & Civics - Unit 1

What was the Enlightenment?

• A period of religious revival
• A period of artistic expression focused on nature
• A philosophical movement emphasizing reason and individual liberty
• A scientific revolution focused on astronomy

Which of these is a core ideal of the Enlightenment?

• Divine right of kings
• Natural rights
• Religious dogma
• Absolute monarchy

Who is known for the idea of the social contract?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• Isaac Newton
• John Locke
• Thomas Hobbs

Which if the following is NOT one of the Enlightenment principles?

• Republicanism
• Limited Government
• Social Contract
• Common Defense

Which Enlightenment thinker is known for advocating for the separation of powers?

• Voltaire
• Montesquieu
• Rousseau
• Locke

Which of the following is NOT an Enlightened document that influenced our government's formation?

• "The Awakening" - George Franklin
• "Common Sense" - Thomas Paine
• "Spirit of the Law" - Montesquieu
• English Bill of Rights
• "Two Treatises of Government" - John Locke

When was the Declaration of Independence published?

• January 1st, 1955
• July 4th, 1776
• December 25th, 1423
• Independence Day, 1802

The Declaration of Independence included _________________________________, which made the argument against the monarchical government in England, what the colonists were frustrated over, and declared the King/Parliament the enemy.

• The Bill of Rights
• The Consitution
• The Articles of Confederation
• The List of Grievances

What was the groundbreaking idea during the Enlightenment that really kickstarted Revolutions across the globe?

• The idea that all men are created equal, and no king is more divine than a commoner.
• That monarchs are blessed by God and divine province
• Combine the church with the government to enrich the lives of all
• People should surrender all freedoms for protection from government.

What is the MAIN goal of the Preamble of the Constitution?

• General Welfare
• To form a more perfect Union
• Limited Government
• Justice