Enlightenment Ideas and Government Principles

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

• Separation of Power

• Social contract

• Natural Rights

• Representative Government

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

• Natural rights

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Social contract

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

• Divine right of kings

• Popular sovereignty

• Federalism

• Natural Rights

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

• Representative government

• Direct democracy

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial independence

Which Enlightenment philosopher most strongly influenced the idea of natural rights?

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Locke

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

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

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

Which part of the U.S. government best reflects the idea of representative government?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Supreme Court

• The House of Representatives

• The Electoral College