Enlightenment Thinkers Flashcard

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According to Thomas Hobbes, what is needed to keep order? Options: Natural rights, Separation of powers, Freedom of speech, A strong government

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A strong government

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What is the main role of the government, according to John Locke?

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Protect natural rights

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What did Montesquieu emphasize the importance of? Options: Freedom of speech, Religious toleration, Separation of powers, Protection of natural rights

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Separation of powers

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What does the separation of powers provide?

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Checks and balances

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Who is known for advocating freedom of speech, religious toleration, and separation of church and state?

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Voltaire

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Who wrote The Social Contract?

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Jean Jacques Rousseau

Front

According to Jean Jacques Rousseau, what is government?

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A contract between ruler and people

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What do people give up in return for protection, according to Jean Jacques Rousseau?

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Natural rights