Enlightenment Ideas and the Declaration of the Rights of Man

Front

Which Enlightenment idea is expressed in Article #2 of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and which Enlightenment thinker is associated with this idea?

Back

Natural rights; John Locke

Front

Which Enlightenment idea is being expressed in Article #4 and which Enlightenment thinker is associated with this idea? Options: Freedom of speech; Voltaire, Social contract; Rousseau, Liberty and equality; Rousseau, Separation of powers; Montesquieu

Back

Liberty and equality; Rousseau

Front

Based on Article #6, what form of government is the Declaration of the Rights of Man creating? Options: Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy, Theocracy

Back

Democracy

Front

What basic right is Article #10 describing?

Back

Freedom of religion

Front

What is the main aim of political association according to Article #2?

Back

Preservation of natural and imprescriptible rights

Front

What does Article #4 say about the limits of liberty?

Back

Limits are determined by law.

Front

According to Article #6, how can citizens participate in the government?

Back

Personally or through representatives

Front

What does Article #10 ensure regarding opinions and religious views?

Back

They can be freely expressed if they do not disturb public order

Front

What is the purpose of the common contribution mentioned in Article #13?

Back

To maintain public forces and administration

Front

Why would the citizens of the Third Estate want to include Article #13 about taxes in the Declaration?

Back

To ensure fair taxation for all estates