Rousseau

Question 1

What was Rousseau published work called?

Answer 1

Social contract

Question 2

Define social contract

Answer 2

Individuals must obey the government in exchange for protection and order

Question 3

What was Rousseau view on society and its effect on man?

Answer 3

People are unhappy by their experience in society and that society is the chains that limits a man’s freedom

Question 4

What did Rousseau say if the only thing that keeps a government legitimate?

Answer 4

A government is only legitimate so long as it protects and respect its citizens

Question 5

Popular sovereignty

Answer 5

“rule by the people”(typically when people get to vote)

Question 6

What is consent of the government related to and define it

Answer 6

Consent of the government is related to Rousseau and consent of the government is where the citizens give up the government’s power through election or civil participation

Question 7

What did Montesquieu believe the best three forms of government are?

Answer 7

-Monarchy ruled by a king or queen
-Republic ruled by an elected leader
-Despotism ruled by a dictator

Question 8

Who made the three branches of government and what if each branch?

Answer 8

Montesquieu
Legislative-make the LAWS
Executive - EXECUTES the law
Judicial- INTERPRETS the laws

Question 9

Define separation of power

Answer 9

Separation of power made sure nobody would have too much power

Question 10

Define veto

Answer 10

Power to block the action of another person or government body