Enlightenment Philosophers

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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?

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?

Experience

God (correct)

Government

Society

What is the primary characteristic of a Pluralist democracy?

Group-based activism by citizens with common interests Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea of Republicanism?

Individualism and natural rights are essential Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To list grievances against King George III Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Social disorder throughout the country Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?

It exposed the need for a strong central government Signup and view all the answers

What was a limitation of the Articles of Confederation in terms of taxation?

The national government had no power over taxation Signup and view all the answers

What was a requirement for amending the Articles of Confederation?

Unanimous votes from all 13 states Signup and view all the answers

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What was the primary goal of the Enlightenment Philosophers?

What was the central idea of Thomas Hobbes' Social Contract?

According to John Locke, what is the source of natural rights?

What is the primary characteristic of a Pluralist democracy?

What is the core idea of Republicanism?

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

What was a major consequence of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

What was the significance of Shays' Rebellion?

What was a limitation of the Articles of Confederation in terms of taxation?

What was a requirement for amending the Articles of Confederation?

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