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Government - limited and unlimited
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1
The Enlightenment influenced revolutionary thought by
stressing the importance of the monarchy.
encouraging the poor to take up arms.
instilling a belief in the natural rights of man
designing a common revolutionary strategy.
2
Why did the findings of Galileo frighten Catholic and Protestant leaders?
His findings supported the theories of Aristotle.
His findings did not support the Copernician theory.
His findings led him to rebel against the Cardinals.
His findings went against Church teaching and authority.
3
Which BEST describes reaction of the Church to knowledge developed in Scientific Revolution?
Faith no longer has a place in scientific study.
Scientists should not question the word of God.
The theories back up the teachings of the Bible.
Evolution should not be taught.
4
The term
heliocentrism
refers to which belief?
Human life was created by a higher power.
The earth is the only planet containing life.
Some elements are lighter than air.
The sun is at the center of the Universe.
5
According to the concept of absolutism
government had absolute power and could not be disobeyed.
people have absolute power in government.
people have the right to overthrow absolute monarchies.
there is no absolute authority in society.
6
Which statement best describes a political theory of John Locke?
The government divided into three separate branches.
There should be a separation between church and state.
A government's power comes from the consent of the people.
Men and women are born free and entitled to equality.
7
Political theory people form gov. for mutual protection and government rules with consent
divine right theory.
social contract theory.
communism.
socialism.
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John Locke said if the government failed to protect natural rights, citizens have a right to...
create a direct democracy and allow individuals to govern
elect new government leaders to rule the country
overthrow the government and establish a new one
divide the government into three separate parts
9
No limits on government, authoritarian and tyrannical, citizen rights curbed, leaders obeyed
Authoritarian government
Tyrannical govevernment
limited government
unlimited government
10
"Divine Right" is MOST closely related to which of these types of government?
democracies
absolute monarchies
dictatorships
parliamentary democracies
11
The scientific method was considered a major contribution during the Scientific Revolution...
the scientific method proved religion was wrong.
the scientific method allowed systematic way using reason.
the scientific method proved religion was correct.
scientific method began systematic way of guessing.
12
What was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?
To establish the British cabinet system
To weaken the role of Parliament
To limit the power of the British monarch
To reinstate King James II
13
Montesquieu is credited with devising the basic Constitutional principle of
natural rights.
popular sovereignty.
separation and balance of governmental power.
government was created by man for his own purposes.
14
Which of these was the GREATEST influence and inspiration to the American Revolution?
The Enlightenment
The Scientific Revolution
The French Revolution
The Reformation
15
Eng. history says Magna Carta (1215) & English Bill of Rights (1689) reinforced the concept of
a laissez-faire economy.
a limited monarchy.
universal suffrage.
religious toleration.
16
In early 13th century, Eng. nobles forced King John to sign__, placing limits on his powers.
English Bill of Rights
Parliament Act
Magna Carta
Declaration of Rights of Man
17
Enlightenment-era revolutions developed ideas for limited governments? Examples
American and Texan Revolutions
American and Mexican Revolutions
American and French Revolutions
French and Mexican Revolutions
18
Declaration of Independence &
"Social Contract Theory" arose from what philosophical movement?
Enlightenment
Existentialism
Humanism
Realism
19
Why are authoritarian and totalitarian systems considered unlimited governments?
The government leaders have absolute power.
Those systems protect indivdiual freedoms
The people are allowed to elect their government leaders.
Have 1 branch that checks the powers of the other branches.
20
Which one of these statements BEST characterizes the central idea of the Enlightenment?
The established political order should remain unchanged.
A person's eternal salvation is determined by faith alone.
Art should reflect emotion, not the human form.
Logic & reason capable of solving social & political prob.
21
What led to England's transition from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy?
The Glorious Revolution
John Locke's natural rights
the French and Indian War (Seven Years War)
Thomas Hobbes's social contract
22
Copernicus· Kepler· Galileo· Newton all pioneers in
Scientific Revolution.
Mathematic Revolution.
Age of Astrology.
Mathematic Period.
23
Leader of the Roundheads, signed execution for king, “Lord Protector of England
Oliver Cromwell
William of Orange
Charles I
Henry VIII
24
Restraints on government,Citizens given individual rights, Citizens participate in government
Unlimited government
Tyrannical government
Limited government
25
Which BEST describes the phrase
common good
?
something that can be found in many places
something that benefits everyone
something that is worth a lot of money
something that people are trying to sell
26
Which term names an era when new ideas in science caused a rejection of past superstitions ?
The Scientific Revolution
The Renaissance
The Middle Ages
The Age of Revolution
27
Totalitarianism, Dictators, Absolutism types of governments
limited to the South American continent.
do not use a constitution.
no longer found in the world.
examples of unlimited governments.
