5 Questions
Which philosopher advocated for a strong government that would protect people from each other?
Thomas Hobbes
Who are the earliest influences on American political thought?
The Ancient Greeks
What concept did John Locke emphasize in his Second Treatise on Government?
The consent of the people
Which philosopher believed in the concept of natural law?
St. Thomas Aquinas
What did the Founding Fathers do with regards to government authority?
Invested authority in a strong government
Test your knowledge on the origins of American political thought, from the influences of ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, to the ideas of St. Thomas Aquinas and English political philosophers during the Enlightenment. Explore the foundations of American political thinking with this quiz.
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