What concept did Montesquieu introduce to protect liberty, as outlined in his book The Spirit of Laws?
Unit 4.6 The Enlightenment Part 2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Absolute monarchy
separation of powers
divine right of kings
totalitarian rule
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did Montesquieu suggest protecting liberty through the separation of powers?
Making one branch of government
giving power to the rulers
eliminating government
dividing power in 3 separate but equal branches of government
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which Enlightenment philosopher wrote the book The Social Contract and introduced the concept of a perfect society?
Locke
Montesquieu
Rousseau
Voltaire
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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ccording to Rousseau, what is the "social contract"?
A binding document for the sale of something
The Magna Carta
A trade agreement
A contract between rulers and the people
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What principle influenced the creation of the United States' government, based on Montesquieu's ideas?
divine right of monarchs
dictatorships
separation of powers
monarchy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which principle did Voltaire strongly advocate for in his work, A Treatise on Tolerance?
Religious intolerance
Government interference in religion
Separation of church and state
Religious fanaticism
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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hat does "separation of church and state" mean, according to Voltaire?
The church should have authority over government.
The government should control religious beliefs.
Religion is government.
Government and religion should be completely separated.
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