Question

the principle that government should protect life, liberty, and property is attributed to whom?
a. john locke
b. thomas jefferson
c. montesquieu
d. benjamin franklin

how did enlightenment ideas influence the american legal system?
a. by advocating for a theocratic government
b. by promoting the protection of individual rights
c. by encouraging the development of a state religion
d. by establishing a monarchy

the phrase \life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness\ in the declaration of independence reflects which enlightenment concept?
a. social contract
b. rationalism
c. natural rights
d. federalism

which enlightenment thinker greatly influenced the idea of a government being based on the consent of the governed?
a. rousseau
b. thomas hobbes
c. john locke
d. montesquieu

rationalism promotes basing opinions and actions on what?
a. emotional responses
b. religious beliefs
c. reason and knowledge
d. tradition and customs

montesquieus idea of separation of powers influenced which document?
a. the magna carta
b. the federalist papers
c. the mayflower compact
d. the u.s. constitution

Explanation:

1. John Locke is known for his ideas on natural rights including life, liberty, and property.
2. Enlightenment ideas emphasized individual rights, which influenced the American legal - system.
3. The phrase "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence reflects the concept of natural rights from the Enlightenment.
4. Rousseau's social - contract theory emphasized government based on the consent of the governed.
5. Rationalism promotes basing opinions and actions on reason and knowledge.
6. Montesquieu's idea of separation of powers influenced the U.S. Constitution.

Answer:

1. A. John Locke
2. B. By promoting the protection of individual rights
3. C. Natural Rights
4. A. Rousseau
5. C. Reason and knowledge
6. D. The U.S. Constitution