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
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.
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