The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

The rights of life, liberty, and property are called:

Which Enlightenment thinker wrote the Leviathan and was a founder of the social contract theory?

This Enlightenment thinker believed in freedom of speech

Which Enlightenment thinker believed in the separation of powers (3 branches)

Which Enlightenment thinker believed in free elections and direct democracy?

When was 'the Enlightenment?'

What did Enlightenment thinkers question that people previously took for granted?

What did Enlightenment thinkers base their questions and thinking on? What did they use to question tradition?

Using rational, logical thinking

The theory that an agreement to exchange some freedoms for protection exists between the people and their ruler or government - if the government breaks this agreement, the people have a right to rebel

A ruler who has total power

What movement coincided with the Enlightenment and ALSO challenged the power of the Catholic Church in Europe?

This enlightenment philosopher argued strongly in favor of free speech as a human right, and criticized intolerance and oppression, especially that of the Catholic Church

This philosopher firmly believed that life, liberty and property were natural rights of all people. He inspired the Declaration of Independence

This philosopher was the first to propose two major features of modern American government - Separation of powers and Checks & Balances

This philosopher had a negative view of human nature, believing that people were generally greedy and selfish.

What did Voltaire argue?

With what idea is Adam Smith most associated?

With what idea is Rousseau most associated?

With what idea is Rousseau most associated?

Our Natural Rights are….

Before the enlightenment many European nations believed in _____________.

Our branches of government is a direct example of which enlightenment idea?

Divine Right of Kings states:

True or false: Central Government states that people need a weak government in order to maintain control.

True or False: The Founding Fathers of the United States of America was heavily influenced by the Enlightenment.

True or False: The Enlightenment is also known as the Age of Reason.

An agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules is known as ___________________

The division of power among the the different branches of government is known as __________

Why was it important that the status of women improve during the Enlightenment?

John Locke believed that people could learn from experience and improve themselves.

Natural Right is defined as _________________________.

Montesquieu proposed that separation of powers would keep any individual from gaining total control of the government. This is known as ____________________