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Written by Baron de Montesquieu,The Spirit of the Laws is about

A
the ideal organization of government.
B
the selfish nature of human beings.
C
the need to dominate individual will.
D
the reason to restore monarchies.
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How did John Locke’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

A
Locke believed that people are naturally reasonable, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally selfish.
B
Locke believed that people are naturally selfish, while Hobbes believed that people are naturally reasonable.
C
Locke believed that people need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people do not need one.
D
Locke believed that people do not need a social contract, while Hobbes believed that people need one.
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Read the quote by the Baron de Montesquieu from The Spirit of the Laws.When the legislative and executive powers are united in the same person, or in the same body of magistrates, there can be no liberty; because apprehensions may arise, lest the same monarch or senate should enact tyrannical laws, to execute them in a tyrannical manner.This quote specifically declares the need for a government

A
with more than one branch of power.
B
that has absolute rule over the people.
C
that separates church and state.
D
that can be overthrown if it becomes tyrannical.
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Read the quote by John Locke from the Two Treatises of Government.The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings, capable of laws, where there is no law there is no freedom.This quote helps explain the idea of

A
writing laws to provide safety.
B
writing laws to preserve rights.
C
removing laws to ensure liberty.
D
removing laws to prevent harm.
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Which Enlightenment thinker believed that citizens should rebel against a tyrannical government?

A
John Locke
B
Thomas Hobbes
C
Baron de Montesquieu
D
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
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How did Baron de Montesquieu’s beliefs differ from those of Thomas Hobbes?

A
Montesquieu believed that governments should have absolute power, while Hobbes believed that governments should have checks and balances.
B
Montesquieu believed that governments should have checks and balances, while Hobbes believed that governments should have absolute power.
C
Montesquieu believed that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens.
D
Montesquieu did not believe that societies need laws to protect citizens, while Hobbes believed that societies need laws to protect citizens.
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Read the quote by Thomas Hobbes from Leviathan.Law was brought into the world for nothing else but to limit the natural liberty of particular men in such manner as they might not hurt, but assist one another, and join together against a common enemy.This quote helps explain the idea of

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forming governments to protect citizens.
B
forming governments to preserve rights.
C
removing governments to ensure liberty.
D
removing governments to prevent harm.
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John Locke supported the separation of church and state and promoted

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divine rights.
B
tyrannical rule.
C
absolute authority.
D
religious tolerance.
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Thomas Hobbes believed that citizens should agree to be ruled by leaders who

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protect natural rights.
B
possess absolute power.
C
use checks and balances.
D
have a divine right to govern.
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A
artistry
B
culture
C
reason
D
spirituality

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