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Which philosopher advocated for a strong government that would protect people from each other?
Which philosopher advocated for a strong government that would protect people from each other?
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- Thomas Hobbes (correct)
- Plato
- Aristotle
Who are the earliest influences on American political thought?
Who are the earliest influences on American political thought?
- The Ancient Greeks (correct)
- The Enlightenment
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- John Locke
What concept did John Locke emphasize in his Second Treatise on Government?
What concept did John Locke emphasize in his Second Treatise on Government?
- The importance of science and reason
- The natural law
- The ideal state
- The consent of the people (correct)
Which philosopher believed in the concept of natural law?
Which philosopher believed in the concept of natural law?
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What did the Founding Fathers do with regards to government authority?
What did the Founding Fathers do with regards to government authority?
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