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The key idea of John Locke’s Enlightenment theory was to protect and enhance the freedoms and rights of

A
the government.
B
the philosophers.
C
the law.
D
the individual.
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Why did Montesquieu advocate the separation of powers?

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to stop political parties from gaining too much power
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to ensure power divisions along party lines
C
to eliminate conflict between branches of government
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to limit the power of any single group or person
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Read the quote by Thomas Hobbes.Law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt but assist one another and join together against a common enemy.

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to protect rights
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to remove rights
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to reduce liberty
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to expand liberty
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authority
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tradition
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reason
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John Locke believed humans are

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easily be molded by authority.
B
instinctual and violent.
C
good but corrupted by society.
D
naturally reasonable.
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How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment view the relationship between government and the governed?

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as mutually beneficial for people and government
B
as more beneficial to the government
C
as more beneficial to the people governed
D
as not at all beneficial to either group
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What did the philosophers of the Enlightenment seek to understand?

A
the natural rights behind religion’s continued power
B
the natural rights governing human behavior and society
C
the natural rights that gave leaders absolute power
D
the natural rights that governed the physical universe
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How did the Enlightenment’s theories of government view the role of government?

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as benevolent
B
as absolute
C
as transparent
D
as useful
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Which term is synonymous with “natural rights,” according to Enlightenment philosophers?

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legal rights
B
divine rights
C
positive rights
D
universal rights
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rulers
B
philosophers
C
enemies
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John Locke believed humans are

A
easily be molded by authority.
B
instinctual and violent.
C
good but corrupted by society.
D
naturally reasonable.
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What did the philosophers of the Enlightenment seek to understand?

A
the natural rights behind religion’s continued power
B
the natural rights governing human behavior and society
C
the natural rights that gave leaders absolute power
D
the natural rights that governed the physical universe
13

How did the philosophers of the Enlightenment view the relationship between government and the governed?

A
as mutually beneficial for people and government
B
as more beneficial to the government
C
as more beneficial to the people governed
D
as not at all beneficial to either group
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A
authority
B
tradition
C
reason
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How did the Enlightenment’s theories of government view the role of government?

A
as benevolent
B
as absolute
C
as transparent
D
as useful
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Which factors contributed to the beginning of the Enlightenment movement? Check all that apply.

A
the age of science and scientific inquiry
B
the revival of religious belief and study
C
the age of reason-based inquiry
D
the advancement in all areas of human interest
E
the resurgence of past ideas and principles
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A
rulers
B
philosophers
C
enemies
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According to Thomas Hobbes, what is the purpose of government control over citizens?

A
to provide safety and security
B
to erase natural human tendencies
C
to create a balanced society
D
to change the corrupt nature of humans.
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Enlightenment thinking on government included

A
establishing religious doctrine.
B
using violent protest.
C
taking a secular approach.
D
supporting divine right.
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The key idea of John Locke’s Enlightenment theory was to protect and enhance the freedoms and rights of

A
the government.
B
the philosophers.
C
the law.
D
the individual.

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