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WorksheetsEnlightenment Thinkers and Colonial Government Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Based on the Enlightenment thinkers' ideas, what would they likely identify as the greatest threat to democracy?
Strong protection of individual rights
Regular elections
Too much public participation in government
Concentration of power in one person or group
Match the term with the following definition:
Government power is restricted by law
Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
The ability for different parts of the government to limit control over the other branches.
Republicanism
Limited Government
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Which of the following best explains why Montesquieu's concept of separation of powers was revolutionary for its time?
It made government more efficient by specializing tasks
It distributed power across multiple branches to prevent tyranny
It eliminated the need for checks and balances
It created a system where one branch had ultimate authority
Match the term with the following definition:
Dividing government into branches
Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
I am an Enlightenment thinker who supports a 3 branch government. Legislative, Executive & Judicial.
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Hobbs
Locke
Why would the colonists have considered a Royal Colony the least desirable form of colonial government?
It had no legislature
It had no system of courts
It allowed for complete colonial independence
The king had direct control over laws and leadership
The American Colonies were made up of 3 different types of colonies. The type of colony that is 'governed' or controlled by the people is a...
Royal Colony
Proprietary Colony
Charter Colony
Legislative Colony
Which idea from the Declaration of Independence best reflects the concept of natural rights?
Governments should only change laws when citizens disagree with them.
People are guaranteed Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
The colonies should remain loyal to the king for protection.
Only wealthy citizens are entitled to rights and freedoms.
Match the term with the following definition:
Everyone, including leaders, must follow the law
Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
I am an Enlightenment thinker who thinks human beings were 'naturally cruel, selfish, and greedy.' My name is...
Rousseau
Locke
Hobbes
Montesquieu
Match the term with the following definition:
Government power comes from the people
Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
I am an Enlightenment thinker whose belief that a 'social contract' exists between the people of a nation and their government. I am...
Locke
Adams
Voltaire
Montesquieu
Which Enlightenment philosopher argued that people have the right to overthrow a government that does not protect their rights?
Locke
Montesquieu
Hobbes
Voltaire
Match the term with the following definition:
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (or property)
Rule of Law
Popular Sovereignty
Natural Rights
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Which form of government did Enlightenment thinkers like Rousseau and Montesquieu most strongly oppose?
Absolute monarchy
Democracy
Republic
Constitutional monarchy
