Enlightenment Flashcard w/ CRQ Component

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Which concept is expressed in the passage: "The state of monarchy is the most supreme thing upon earth: for kings are not only God’s lieutenants upon earth, and sit upon God’s throne, but even by God himself are they called gods." — King James I, Speech to Parliament, 1610?

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divine right

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Which political idea is Rousseau expressing in the statement: "Government being the result of a contract among men... it is not only the right but the duty of men to alter or abolish it whenever it becomes destructive."

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popular sovereignty

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Which principle is supported by the quote: "The accumulation of all powers... in the same hands... is the definition of tyranny." -Baron de Montesquieu? Options: parliamentary supremacy, separation of powers, divine right monarchy, representative democracy

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separation of powers

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According to Locke, the purpose of government is to

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protect the natural rights of people

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Which reform movement was most influenced by Mary Wollstonecraft's quote: "I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves."?

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women's suffrage

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"Obey your ruler, for he rules by the will of Heaven" What concept is illustrated?

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divine right

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What conclusion can be drawn from this infographic?

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in an autocracy, power is held by a single individual?

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Which Enlightenment principle is reflected in the quote: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.” - James Madison?

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separation of powers

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"Men being all free, equal, and independent, no one can be put out of this estate, and subjected to the political power of another, without his own consent," - John Locke, Second Treatise of Government, 1689. Which idea is expressed in this quote?

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consent of the governed

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“Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains.” - Rousseau
What is Rousseau suggesting?

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Human freedom is restricted by unjust governments