AKS 24.b & 24.c - Philosophers and Foundational Documents

Who wrote "Leviathan," a foundational work in political philosophy?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

Which philosopher is associated with the concept of separation of powers?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

What is the title of John Locke’s influential work on government?

• The Social Contract

• The Spirit of the Laws

• Second Treatise on Government

• Leviathan

Which philosopher wrote "The Social Contract"?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

Which of the following works is associated with the idea that government should be based on the general will of the people?

• Leviathan

• The Spirit of the Laws

• The Social Contract

• Second Treatise on Government

According to John Locke, what is the primary purpose of government?

• To maintain absolute power

• To protect natural rights

• To enforce religious conformity

• To expand territory

Which philosopher’s ideas most directly influenced the phrase “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” in the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

How did Montesquieu’s concept of separation of powers influence the structure of the United States government?

• It led to the creation of a monarchy

• It established three branches of government

• It abolished the legislative branch

• It promoted direct democracy

Which of the following best describes Hobbes’ view of the state of nature?

• People are naturally cooperative and peaceful

• People are naturally equal and free

• Life is “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short”

• Society is governed by the general will

Which Enlightenment thinker argued that laws should reflect the will of the people and that citizens have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their rights?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau