Question

which of the following influenced the writing of the declaration of independence? a) montesquieu's theory of the social contract b) locke's idea of popular sovereightny c) voltaire's idea of an enlightened monarchy d) hobbes's idea of the need for a powerful government

Answer 1

Answer:

The American Revolution

1) B- because the colonists.....

2) D- government works best when it gives unlimited rights

3) B- Locke's idea of popular sovereignty

4) B- government safeguards

5) C- the British recognized the independence

6) C- power divided between the national

7) C- it proved that a colonial revolt could produce a nation

8) B&D- Citizens have basic rights; people cannot be forced

9) D- Congress rejects a nominee to a federal court

10) B&C- obeying laws; paying taxes

Answer 2

The correct answer here is A. The Declaration of Independence is greatly influenced by the writings of Montesquieu who advocated the division of power. It was from Montesquieu that the Founding Fathers adopted the division of government into three separate branches where the system of checks and balances rule. This means that not one branch of the government will have too much power and one can in a sense control the other.