What was the main belief of Enlightenment thinkers?

that the use of reason was vital to improving society

Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers kept a group from gaining too much power by

dividing power between three branches of government

John Locke’s ideas influenced the Constitution in several ways, including his idea that

the government is an agreement between ruler and ruled

What essential idea in the Magna Carta influenced the American government?

the idea that people have basic rights

What effect did state constitutions and Articles of Confederation have on the Founding Fathers?

They provided experience with formal government systems

The right of habeas corpus guarantees the right to

remain free unless charged with a crime

Which idea included in the US Constitution was based on the writings of Charles de Montesquieu?

Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government

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Lesson 4.3 Ideas that Influenced the Constitution

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What was the main belief of Enlightenment thinkers?
that the use of reason was vital to improving society
that a republic was the best form of government
government should be strong enough to carry out its duties
that governmental power should be limited
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Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers kept a group from gaining too much power by
dividing power between three branches of government
government is a contract between the ruler and the ruled
supporting a free and fair economy within the nation
separating powers between the central and state governments
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The English Bill of Rights influenced American government for its emphasis on
elections and fair trials
the benefits of public property
freedom of speech
the powers granted a king
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John Locke’s ideas influenced the Constitution in several ways, including his idea that
the people have no right to rebel against a government
the government should control free enterprise
the government is an agreement between ruler and ruled
compromise was necessary in forming a government
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What essential idea in the Magna Carta influenced the American government?
the idea that every citizen is entitled to vote
the idea that people have basic rights
the idea that government should have three branches
the idea that property should be equally distributed
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The writers of the Constitution got the idea of separation of powers from the writings of
Roger Williams
Thomas Hooker
Charles de Montesquieu
William Blackstone
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What effect did state constitutions and Articles of Confederation have on the Founding Fathers?
showed the importance of voting rights among the citizenry
showed the problems that come from strong central government
They provided experience with formal government systems
demonstrated that states could govern themselves
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The right of habeas corpus guarantees the right to
remain free unless charged with a crime
own weapons in a private home
have a trial by jury of your peers
speak freely about one’s ideas
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Which idea included in the US Constitution was based on the writings of Charles de Montesquieu?
Preamble and a Bill of Rights
Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government
Legislative branch made of Senate & house of Representatives
President as Commander in Chief of the Army
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The founders wanted to encourage the Roman ideal of
public service
economic freedom
political debates
centralized government

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