Four statements by Enlightenment writers: 1. To secure these rights, Governemts are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers form the consent of the governed.
2. When a Monarchy is once bitten it the quick, by those Democratical writers...It wants nothing more than a strong monarch, which neverless out of...fear of being stongly governed...they abhor.
3. Where the whole power of one department is exercised by the same hands which prossess the whole power of another department, the fundamental principles of a free constituion are subverted.
4. You are free at all times, in all places, as soon as you do what you wish to do.
Which statement best reflects John Locke's idea of social contact?
a) 1 ***
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Which colonial American comes form both Thomsd Paine's Common Sense and the Mayflower Compact?
a) Freedom of religion
b) Freedom of the press
c) Natural law ***
d) Self-government
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To determine the correct answers, let's first understand John Locke's idea of social contract and compare it to the statements provided.
John Locke was an influential Enlightenment thinker who believed in the social contract theory, which suggests that individuals form societies by mutually agreeing to give up some of their natural rights in exchange for protection and the maintenance of their remaining rights. The primary purpose of government, according to Locke, is to protect the rights and liberties of its citizens.
Now let's evaluate the statements:
1) "To secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed." - This statement aligns with Locke's idea of social contract because it emphasizes that governments derive their power from the consent of the governed in order to protect their rights. This reflects Locke's belief in the people's participation in the formation and functioning of government. Therefore, statement 1 reflects John Locke's idea of social contract.
2) "When a Monarchy is once bitten in the quick, by those Democratical writers...It wants nothing more than a strong monarch, which nevertheless out of...fear of being strongly governed...they abhor." - This statement does not directly align with Locke's idea of social contract as it does not explicitly discuss the relationship between individuals and their government based on consent and the protection of rights.
3) "Where the whole power of one department is exercised by the same hands which possess the whole power of another department, the fundamental principles of a free constitution are subverted." - This statement focuses on the separation of powers, which is not the primary concept within Locke's social contract theory. While separation of powers is a key aspect of constitutional governance, it is not directly tied to the idea of social contract.
4) "You are free at all times, in all places, as soon as you do what you wish to do." - This statement does not explicitly address the concept of social contract or the relationship between individuals and government based on consent and the protection of rights.
Based on this analysis, the statement that best reflects John Locke's idea of social contract is statement 1.
Now, let's move on to the second question:
The Mayflower Compact was a document signed by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower ship in 1620. It established an agreement among the colonists for self-government and outlined the principles of rule. Thomas Paine's "Common Sense," published in 1776, advocated for American independence from Britain. It was a pamphlet that influenced public opinion and helped build support for the American Revolution.
Considering these historical details, the statement from both "Common Sense" and the Mayflower Compact would be related to the principles of self-government (d). Therefore, the correct answer is (d) self-government, as it is reflected in both works.