1.4 Influence of the Enlightenment: Locke and Montesquieu

Question 1

A principle of the federal government according to the U.S. Constitution, that allows each branch of government to limit the power of the other branches.

Answer 1

Checks and Balances

Question 2

An agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws.

Answer 2

Consent of the Governed

Question 3

Time period in European history when many educated people stressed the importance of learning & reasoning; education was considered the key to understanding & solving society’s problems.

Answer 3

Enlightenment

Question 4

A person’s ability to be free and independent.

Answer 4

Individual Liberty

Question 5

Laws passed by government to protect natural rights.

Answer 5

Natural Law

Question 6

the structure of the federal government, according to the U.S. Constitution, that sets up three branches with their own distinct powers and responsibilities.

Answer 6

Separation of Powers

Question 7

An implied, agreement among the people of an organized society that defines the rights, duties, and limitations of the governed and the government.

Answer 7

Social Contract