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What was the primary goal of the Enlightenment Philosophers?
What was the primary goal of the Enlightenment Philosophers?
- To establish absolute monarchies
- To advocate for the separation of church and state
- To restrict individual rights and liberties
- To promote the use of reason over tradition in solving social problems (correct)
What was the central idea of Thomas Hobbes' Social Contract?
What was the central idea of Thomas Hobbes' Social Contract?
- People are born with natural rights that must be protected
- A monarch with absolute power is necessary to protect life (correct)
- Democracy is the best form of government
- Government power derives from the consent of the governed
According to John Locke, what is the source of natural rights?
According to John Locke, what is the source of natural rights?
- Experience
- God (correct)
- Government
- Society
What is the primary characteristic of a Pluralist democracy?
What is the primary characteristic of a Pluralist democracy?
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What is the core idea of Republicanism?
What is the core idea of Republicanism?
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What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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What was a major consequence of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
What was a major consequence of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
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What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?
What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?
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What was a limitation of the Articles of Confederation in terms of taxation?
What was a limitation of the Articles of Confederation in terms of taxation?
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What was a requirement for amending the Articles of Confederation?
What was a requirement for amending the Articles of Confederation?
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