Enlightenment Ideas and Government Principles

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Which Enlightenment idea is most clearly reflected in the phrase, "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence?

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Natural Rights

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The idea that government exists because people agree to give it power in exchange for protection is known as

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Social contract

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Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Constitution's opening words, "We the People"?

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Popular sovereignty

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The structure of Congress, where citizens elect representatives to make laws, is an example of:

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Representative government

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Which Enlightenment philosopher most strongly influenced the idea of natural rights? Options: Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Locke

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Locke

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Which of the following best shows how the social contract influenced the Constitution? The creation of the Supreme Court, The ability of citizens to vote elected officials out of office, The president's power to veto laws, The right to bear arms

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The ability of citizens to vote elected officials out of office

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Which Enlightenment idea supports the belief that if a government abuses its power, the people have the right to change it?

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Social contract

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Which part of the U.S. government best reflects the idea of representative government? Options: The Bill of Rights, The Supreme Court, The House of Representatives, The Electoral College

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The House of Representatives