Foundations of American Political Thought
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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?

  • The Ancient Greeks (correct)
  • The Enlightenment
  • St. Thomas Aquinas
  • John Locke

    • 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?

    <p>St. Thomas Aquinas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Founding Fathers do with regards to government authority?

    <p>Invested authority in a strong government</p> Signup and view all the answers

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