Sept. 8 Philosophers &Theories of Govt (WYGR)

According to John Locke, what are people like in the state of nature?

• Violent and selfish

• Cooperative and reasonable

• Competitive and afraid

• Authoritative and strict

What must the government protect according to John Locke?

• Wealth and power

• Natural rights: life, liberty, property

• Military strength

• Religious authority

What are the three branches of government identified by Montesquieu?

• Legislative, executive, judicial

• Executive, military, religious

• Judicial, economic, legislative

• Legislative, economic, military

Which government did Hobbes support?

• Democracy

• Separation of powers

• Absolute monarchy

• Oligarchy

According to Hobbes, what do people give up for safety?

• Property

• Natural rights

• Freedom

• Money

Who said government should have separate branches?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• Rousseau

Which philosopher supported absolute monarchy?

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

• Thomas Hobbes

• Rousseau

What is the purpose of government according to Locke?

• To control people

• To protect natural rights

• To collect taxes

• To expand territory

What is the main idea of Montesquieu’s government theory?

• Absolute monarchy

• Separation of powers

• Direct democracy

• Religious rule

What is a confederacy?

• A group of states with little central power

• A government that makes laws

• One central government

• A state that rules itself