Hobbes, Locke, & Social Contract Vocabulary

Who was John Locke?

• A French philosopher

• An English philosopher

• A political leader

• An American president

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What is the main idea of Locke’s Two Treatises of Government?

• Kings should have absolute power

• People should obey the church above all

• Governments exist to protect natural rights

• People should not question authority

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Which of the following are considered “natural rights” according to Locke?

• Wealth, power, fame

• Life, liberty, property

• Obedience, faith, duty

• Honor, respect, friendship

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What is the “social contract” in Locke’s theory?

• A law only kings must follow

• A set of rules written by the church

• An agreement where people give consent to be governed

• A contract that guarantees wealth

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

• Nothing, they must obey the government

• Move to another country

• Overthrow or change the government

• Write a letter to the king

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Locke’s ideas influenced which historical event?

• French Revolution only

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• American Revolution and modern democracies

• Industrial Revolution

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Which principle reflects Locke’s belief in limited government?

• Absolute monarchy

• Government powers are restricted to protect rights

• Government can control every aspect of life

• Leaders make rules without consequences

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Locke believed the state of nature was:

• A place of complete chaos and violence

• Generally peaceful but governed by natural law

• A place ruled only by kings

• A place without reason or morality

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What did Locke say about property?

• Property is owned only by kings

• People have a right to own property through labor

• Property should belong to the government

• Property rights are unimportant

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Locke believed people are naturally:

• Evil and selfish

• Incapable of reason

• Reasonable and capable of cooperation

• Power-hungry by nature

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