Enlightenment Thinkers and Colonial Government Quiz

Based on the Enlightenment thinkers' ideas, what would they likely identify as the greatest threat to democracy?

• Strong protection of individual rights

• Regular elections

• Too much public participation in government

• Concentration of power in one person or group

Match the term with the following definition:

Government power is restricted by law

• Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereignty

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

The ability for different parts of the government to limit control over the other branches.

• Republicanism

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Federalism

Which of the following best explains why Montesquieu's concept of separation of powers was revolutionary for its time?

• It made government more efficient by specializing tasks

• It distributed power across multiple branches to prevent tyranny

• It eliminated the need for checks and balances

• It created a system where one branch had ultimate authority

Match the term with the following definition:

Dividing government into branches

• Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereignty

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

I am an Enlightenment thinker who supports a 3 branch government. Legislative, Executive & Judicial.

• Rousseau

• Montesquieu

• Hobbs

• Locke

Why would the colonists have considered a Royal Colony the least desirable form of colonial government?

• It had no legislature

• It had no system of courts

• It allowed for complete colonial independence

• The king had direct control over laws and leadership

The American Colonies were made up of 3 different types of colonies. The type of colony that is 'governed' or controlled by the people is a...

• Royal Colony

• Proprietary Colony

• Charter Colony

• Legislative Colony

Which idea from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the concept of natural rights?

• Governments should only change laws when citizens disagree with them.

• People are guaranteed Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

• The colonies should remain loyal to the king for protection.

• Only wealthy citizens are entitled to rights and freedoms.

Match the term with the following definition:

Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law

• Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereignty

• Natural Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government