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English Legal and Political Thought in the 17th Century

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English Legal and Political Thought in the 17th Century

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Who did Locke believe should be responsible for protecting natural rights?

The people (correct)

The monarch

The government

The landholding aristocracy

What action did Locke suggest the people could take if a government failed to protect their natural rights?

Engage in war

Alter or remove the government (correct)

Accept the situation

Ignore the violation

In Locke's view, who would be justified in establishing a new government if the existing one violated the contract?

The monarchy

The government officials

The people (correct)

The aristocracy

Which document(s) drew inspiration from Locke's ideas about natural rights and government?

Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Was Locke an advocate of democracy according to the text?

No, he was against democracy Signup and view all the answers

According to William Blackstone, how could political stability be achieved?

By emphasizing English common law Signup and view all the answers

What was Thomas Hobbes' view on human nature before organized society?

Humans were guided by ruthless self-preservation Signup and view all the answers

How did Thomas Hobbes believe people could save themselves from destroying one another?

By forming a social contract and agreeing to form a state Signup and view all the answers

What did John Locke believe about the state of nature before organized society?

Humans lived in a state of equality and freedom Signup and view all the answers

What did John Locke argue in his Two Treatises of Government regarding political power?

Against the absolute rule of one person Signup and view all the answers

What did William Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England emphasize for achieving political stability?

Emphasis on English common law Signup and view all the answers