Which of the following is an example of an early, albeit unsuccessful, attempt by American colonists to establish a unified government?

What are the three elements of Constitutionalism?

I. Limited government

II. Rule of Law

III. Fundamental worth of each individual

IV. Majority ruling

V. Legislation

According to John Locke, what is a government’s most essential and vital responsibility?

The Enlightenment philosopher, Thomas Hobbes, was primarily concerned with __________.

The Spirit of the Laws was written by __________.

Which of these Enlightenment-Era philosophers wrote The Leviathan?

The idea that legitimate government stems only from an agreed social contract with the people is most often attributed to which Enlightenment-era philosopher?

The idea that the rights and protection of the nation is more important than the rights and protection of the individual is called __________.

Which of the following sociopolitical philosophers did not have a profound influence on the revolutionary theories and practices of the Founding Fathers?

Many of the Founders believed that the __________ contract gave the government its legitimacy.