WorksheetsSocial Contract Review
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 24mins
Rousseau believed that men were naturally born good and called this:
the "state of nature"
being born again
general will
Great Chain of Being
According to Rousseau, what corrupted man?
civilization
sin
the devil
the family
What is the "General Will"?
A will written for an inheritance
A general in the army
The majority of the people that have entered into the social contract
Proof that "Might Makes Right"
According to Montesquieu, what is the main purpose of government?
to maintain law and order, political liberty, and the property of the individual
to build a wall
to create laws that everyone agree on
to open Chic Fil A on Sundays
To Montesquieu, what was the best form of government?
where each powers (legislative, executive, and judicial) were separate and kept each other in check to prevent any branch from becoming too powerful
democracy
absolute monarchy
every man for himself
What was the purpose of separating the 3 branches of government, according to Montesquieu?
protect the liberties of the people
make government more efficient
promote reform in government
strengthen the monarchy
What does Rousseau mean when he talks about the "sovereign?"
a group of individuals that acts in unison as an individual body
one supreme ruler
the governing body of all of Europe
The way in which a government must rule a nation
Who favored a "Split Democracy" - one with a LEADER, but who could be overthrown/replaced if they were bad?
Locke
Hobbes
Rosseau
Montesquieu
What best describes Hobbes view of State of Nature?
People live free, but are peaceful, join in a society but eventually there is WAR.
Life is Brutal, but if we work together we will be alright.
Life is a Brutal Affair, power should be given up to earn protection.
People live in fear of violence so they create societies.
In order for a Government to be "Legitimate" what must happen?
The people must give their Consent to be governed
People need to sign a Social Contract
The Government must be chosen by Majority Vote
People agree to work for the government.
