Question

1. what early philosopher believed in the idea of separation of powers? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 10. what early philosopher believed in the idea of limited government? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 11. what early philosopher stated that the people had no right to revolution and that the king was sovereign? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 12. what early philosopher said that man was born good and that the will of the people was always right? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 13. what early philosopher stated that revolution was the right of the people if the government took away the rights of the people? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 14. what early philosopher contributed the ideas of the absolute monarchy not being justified, that the people are sovereign, and that everyone had god - given natural rights? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 15. what early philosopher said that man was born bad and therefore the role of government was to maintain order? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau 16. what early philosopher was the most influential for the framers of the constitution? a) hobbes b) locke c) montesquieu d) rousseau

Explanation:

• Question 9: Montesquieu is known for the idea of separation of powers.
• Question 10: Locke believed in limited government.
• Question 11: Hobbes stated people had no right to revolution and the king was sovereign.
• Question 12: Rousseau said man was born good and the will of the people was always right.
• Question 13: Locke stated revolution was the right of the people if government took away rights.
• Question 14: Locke contributed ideas against absolute monarchy, people being sovereign and natural rights.
• Question 15: Hobbes said man was born bad and government's role was to maintain order.
• Question 16: Montesquieu's ideas on separation of powers were very influential for the Framers of the Constitution.

Answer:

1. C. Montesquieu
2. B. Locke
3. A. Hobbes
4. D. Rousseau
5. B. Locke
6. B. Locke
7. A. Hobbes
8. C. Montesquieu