1.4 Mr. Raymond video/quiz

Which two philosophers greatly influenced the Founding Fathers with their ideas on government?

• Christopher Columbus and James Madison

• George Washington and Benjamin Franklin

• John Locke and Montesquieu

• Alexander Hamilton and John Adams

Why did American colonists begin to consider creating their own nation in the mid-1700s?

• They wanted to expand their territory into Canada.

• They were looking for new trade partners in Asia.

• They felt they had been ruling themselves and wanted to create their own government, free from British control.

• They wanted to establish a new monarchy in America.

What was the main focus of the Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason?

• Emphasizing traditional lines of authority and superstition.

• Focusing on cultural and intellectual forces that emphasized reason, analysis, and individualism.

• Promoting the rule of kings and aristocracies.

• Encouraging ignorance and unfair government.

What did John Locke mean by the "state of nature"?

• A society ruled by a powerful king.

• A time when people lived in harmony with nature.

• Life without any government or laws.

• A period of great scientific discovery.

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

• To control all aspects of citizens' lives.

• To protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property.

• To establish a monarchy and aristocracy.

• To encourage ignorance and superstition.

According to John Locke, what is the natural liberty of man?

• To be under the authority of a king.

• To be free from any superior power and only follow the Law of Nature.

• To have unlimited power over others.

• To always obey the government without question.

In John Locke's idea of a social contract, what do people give up in exchange for protection from the government?

• Their natural rights to life and liberty.

• The right to do certain things that might harm others.

• All their personal property.

• Their ability to think for themselves.

Which of John Locke's ideas was changed by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence to include "the pursuit of happiness"?

• Natural Rights

• Social Contract

• Life, liberty, and property

• Consent of the governed

What did Montesquieu believe would happen if legislative and executive powers were held by the same person or group?

• The government would become more efficient.

• There would be no liberty.

• People would have more freedom.

• Laws would be made more quickly.

In the United States government, which branch is responsible for interpreting the laws?

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Presidential Branch