Exploring Major Political Ideas in History
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Which period saw the concept of the laws of nature and nature's God emerge?

  • Enlightenment period (correct)
  • Victorian era
  • Renaissance period
  • Industrial Revolution period

    • According to the concept of unalienable rights, these rights are believed to be:

  • Evolving with time and societal changes
  • Dependent on government approval
  • Revocable based on individual behavior
  • Inherent and cannot be taken away (correct)

    • What is the main focus of exploring major political ideas in history?

  • Analyzing the economic implications of political decisions
  • Examining the influence of major social movements on political discourse
  • Understanding the foundations of governmental systems and individuals' rights and responsibilities (correct)
  • Understanding the impact of technology on governance

    • Which influential thinker believed that natural laws provided the basis for creating just and equitable societies?

    <p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The divine right of kings is associated with the belief that:

    <p>Kings receive their authority directly from God and are not subject to earthly authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the fundamental rights that cannot be taken away or denied by any governing authority?

    <p>Unalienable rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central concept of the social contract theory?

    <p>Governments exist to serve the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which belief reflects the idea that individuals have the right to challenge and oppose oppressive or unjust rule?

    <p>Rights of Resistance to Illegitimate Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand major political ideas in history?

    <p>To comprehend contemporary political discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do unalienable rights include?

    <p>Inherent and essential rights to human existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept emphasizes the mutual obligations and responsibilities between citizens and their government?

    <p>Social Contract Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concept behind the social contract theory?

    <p>Individuals willingly enter into a social contract with their government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to inherent and essential rights to human existence according to the text?

    <p>Unalienable rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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