Unit 3 1.4 Quiz

John Locke believed that everyone is born with certain rights. Which of the following is NOT one of those natural rights?

• Liberty

• Property

• Student loans

• Life

What did John Locke believe was the main purpose of government?

• To give everyone an equal amount of property

• To protect people's natural rights

• To create a system of laws that benefits the wealthy

• To force people to follow a specific religion

According to Locke’s idea of a social contract, what do the people agree to do?

• Give up all of their freedoms in exchange for protection

• Never question the decisions of the government

• Give up some freedoms if the government agrees to protect everyone's rights

• Pay high taxes in exchange for the right to vote

Baron de Montesquieu believed that the best way to protect liberty was to...

• Allow everyone to do whatever they want.

• Have a government that provides and enforces clear laws.

• Have a king who can make any laws he wants.

• Limit education and access to information.

Montesquieu admired the government of England because it...

• Had one powerful ruler who could make decisions quickly.

• Was divided into different parts, each with its own purpose.

• Gave all the power to the people.

• Did not have a system of laws.

What is the system of checks and balances?

• A way to make sure one branch of government doesn't become too powerful.

• A system that allows the president to make all the laws.

• A method to ensure all laws are made by the people.

• A way to eliminate all branches of government.

Which Enlightenment thinker is most associated with the idea of separation of powers?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Baron de Montesquieu

• Thomas Jefferson

How did Enlightenment ideas influence the Founding Fathers?

• They believed governments should have unlimited power.

• They believed in the divine right of kings.

• They believed governments should be based on protecting individual rights and limiting government power.

• They believed only wealthy landowners should have a say in government.

Which document is a key example of John Locke's influence on the Founding Fathers?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

• Common Sense

According to Locke, what right do the people have if the government fails to protect their rights?

• To move to another country

• Form a new government

• Not follow the law

• To refuse to pay taxes