Government Unit 1 Vocab

What did Thomas Hobbes believe would happen without a strong leader?

• People would live in harmony

• People would fight all the time

• People would become more creative

• People would become wealthier

What was Thomas Hobbes' main contribution to the Declaration of Independence?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Social Contract

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Federalist Papers

Who was Charles Montesquieu?

• A French philosopher who introduced the idea of separation of powers

• An Italian artist known for the Renaissance

• A German composer famous for symphonies

• A British scientist who discovered gravity

What concept is Charles Montesquieu known for introducing?

• Theory of relativity

• Separation of powers

• Evolution by natural selection

• Quantum mechanics

What did John Locke believe all people are born with?

• Wealth and power

• Natural rights

• Knowledge and wisdom

• Creativity and talent

Which of the following is NOT one of the natural rights according to John Locke?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Property

• Pursuit of Happiness

What phrase is associated with Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the document?

• Power to the People

• Liberty and Justice

• Freedom for All

• Equality and Fraternity

What is autocracy?

• A system where power is shared equally among all citizens.

• A system where one person has all the power in a country.

• A system where power is held by a small group of people.

• A system where power is distributed among various regions.

What is democracy?

• A system where a single leader makes all decisions

• A system where the military holds power

• A system where people hold the power to make decisions, often through voting

• A system where decisions are made by a small group of elites

What is an oligarchy?

• A form of government run by a small number of people.

• A form of government run by elected officials.

• A form of government run by a single ruler.

• A form of government run by the entire population.