Enlightenment CFA

Because of this philosopher....

In the United States, we have 3 branches of Government;

Executive Branch: Enforces the laws - President

Legislative Branch: Creates the Laws - Congress

Judicial Branch: Interprets the laws - Supreme Court

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

According to this philosopher, a nation should have separation of church and state because without this people will not have freedom of speech or freedom of religion.

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Because of this philosopher.....

Thomas Jefferson borrowed the words; "Natural Rights such as life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" from which philosopher when writing the U.S. Constitution?

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

What is it called when one ruler has unlimited power in government?

• Democracy

• Divine Right

• Separation of Powers

• Absolute Monarchy

Philosophers tried to look at a "secular" approach to logic and reason. What does the word "secular" mean?

• Non-religious

• Mathematics

• Religious

• Explopration

Because of this philosopher.....

Every time we hold elections, we have a say in who WE feel will protect our inalienable (natural) rights. If we feel a leader is NOT upholding our natural rights, they can be impeached and removed from office or voted out in the next election. (Hint: when you win the election, you agree to a Social Contract.)

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

The Enlightenment from the 1700's-1800's brought change in all of the following categories except which one?

• Slavery

• Government such as Democracy

• Religion - Catholic Church

• Womens Rights

According to this philosopher, there should be a SOCIAL CONTRACT in government between the ruler and the people. If the ruler is not upholding the citizens natural rights, they can remove them from power.

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Which of the following is the belief that a Monarch was placed on the thrown by God and is a representative of Him?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Absolutism

• Enlightenment

• Mandate of Heaven

Because of this Philosopher.....

The 1st amendment of the U.S. Constituttion supports Freedom of Religion and Speech. No public institution (a place that uses taxpayer money), can favor religion. Examples: no forced religion in public schools and swearing an oath on the Bible in the courtroom is illegal).

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau