HHS Enlightenment Thinkers

Against the death penalty because it's too severe and crime should fit the punishment.

Who is the main writer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence?

Believed in freedom of speech and religion.

Another way of saying limited monarchy.

What is capital punishment?

John Locke believed in a Republic and Thomas Hobbes in an absolute monarchy.

Believed in the separation of powers to prevent any one branch from having too much power.

Believed that the government should protect people's natural rights.

Believed that women have the right to an education and same rights as men.

Branch of government that enforces the law.

A _____ ______ is an agreement between the people and the government.

His outspoken ways often led to conflicts with authorities and thus, spent time in prison.

Influenced the American system of government in the U.S. with 3 branches.

Adam Smith believed...

What are the three branches of government?

Branch of government which makes the law.

In _____ Social Contract, the people give up their rights in order to achieve order.

Believed that governments were created to protect people from their own selfishness.

Believed that it was wrong to punish some people more harshly than others for the same crime

People can overthrow the government if it fails to protect people's natural rights.

Branch of government that interprets the law.

Enlightenment ideas are present in all of the following American documents except...

Believed that education was the key to gaining equality and freedom for women.

Believed that an absolute monarchy was the best form of government.

Believed that people were naturally cruel, selfish, and greedy.

What are our natural rights according to Locke?

Believed in the general will of the people (majority rule).

Believed that all those accused of a crime should have the right to a speedy and fair trial.