Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. - Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu's view of separation of power and John Locke's theories related to natural law and how Locke's social contract influenced the Founding Fathers.
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Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
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checks and balances
consent of the governed
social contract
separation of powers
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How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?
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They created a limited monarchy
They supported individual liberties
They had reservations about self-government
They were concerned with property rights
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Which Enlightenment idea is represented by the image?
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How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?
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What Enlightenment idea is represented with the headline?
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Which Enlightenment idea was an implied agreement between governments and the people?
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How are Enlightenment ideas reflected in modern institutions?
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Which Enlightenment idea said that all people are born with the rights to life, liberty, and property?
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Which Enlightenment idea describes any action by government that protects peoples' basic human rights to life, liberty, or property?
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Which Enlightenment idea divided the government into 3 branches with different responsibilities?
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What is another name for a leader who is, according to the Founding Fathers,"unfit to be the ruler of a free people"?
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What is another name for the 18th century "Age of Reason", with new ideas in science and philosophy?
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Which Enlightenment philosopher started in a state of nature and formed a government with a social contract?
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Which Enlightenment philosopher came up with the idea to balance the government with separation of powers & checks and balances?
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Which phrase means if the government fails to protect citizens they have the right to revolt?
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Which form of government did Enlightenment philosophers believed citizens should vote for a leader in an election?
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Which Enlightenment idea gives powers to each separate branch of government to limit the actions of other branches?
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What is a term for a thinker and inquirer who studies knowledge and moral reasoning?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural right?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of the influences of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?
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Which statement reflects the Enlightenment ideas of government as expressed by Montesequieu?
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Which one provides the best definition of the Enlightenment?
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How does this quote reflect the influence of Enlightenment ideas on the Founding Fathers?
