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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by government?
natural law
social contract
separation of powers
consent of the governed
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is it called when three branches of government have their own distinct powers?
checks and balances
separation of powers
natural law
consent of the governed
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment thinker had the idea of checks and balances and separation of powers?
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
- 4. Multiple Choice
An agreement among the people and the government is called a
natural law
separation of powers
check
social contract
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following were ideas of John Locke? Choose all that apply.
social contract
checks and balances
natural rights
consent of the governed
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who were two Enlightenment thinkers who influenced the Founding Fathers? Choose TWO from the list below.
John Locke
Alexander Hamilton
Baron de Montesquieu
James Madison
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are true about the idea of social contracts? Choose all that apply.
is an agreement among the people and its government
is an idea of John Locke
can be represented by approval of the president
it is an idea of Montesquieu
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment philosopher believed the role of government was to protect our rights?
Hobbes
Rousseau
Montesquieu
Locke
- 9. Multiple Choice
John Locke had the idea of _______, which stated that individuals are born with basic rights that can't be taken away by government.
natural laws
separation of powers
natural rights
social contract
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
separation of powers
checks and balances
social contract
natural rights
- 11. Multiple Choice
"A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."
How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?
They had reservations about self-government
They were concerned with property rights.
They supported individual liberties.
They created a limited monarchy
- 12. Multiple Choice
What Enlightenment idea is represented by the headline?
separation of powers
checks and balances
social contract
natural law
- 13. Multiple ChoiceBased on the Declaration of Independence, which is a natural right?the right to votethe right to bear armsthe right to pursue happinessthe right to equal protection of the laws
- 14. Multiple Choice
The concept that all human beings have basic rights such as life, liberty, and property.
natural rights
citizenship
rule of law
all of the above
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which Early Document: was the first instance of a limited monarchy and protected the people?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which Early Document: provided basic individual rights for most people?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which Early Document: pushed for Independence from Britain?
Mayflower Compact
Common Sense
English Bill of Rights
Magna Carta
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