Enlightenment & U.S. Government Foundations

What was the main reason for the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

• To replace the Articles of Confederation

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To celebrate independence

• To elect a new president

Which ancient civilization inspired the idea of citizens electing representatives?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient China

During which period did new scientific and philosophical ideas influence the Framers?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Age of Enlightenment

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

Who believed that government power comes from the people?

• Jean Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Voltaire

• Thomas Hobbes

What did Montesquieu suggest to prevent any single part of government from becoming too powerful?

• A single legislative body

• A separation of powers

• A direct democracy

• A strong monarchy