Question

1. which enlightenment thinker’s ideas on federalism influenced the structure of the u.s. government?

a. john locke
b. voltaire
c. montesquieu
d. thomas hobbes

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each thinker:

• John Locke: Focused on natural rights (life, liberty, property), not federalism.
• Voltaire: Advocated for freedom of speech/religion, not federalism.
• Montesquieu: Proposed separation of powers and ideas related to federalism (division of power between central and regional governments), which influenced U.S. federal structure.
• Thomas Hobbes: Argued for strong central authority (social contract), not federalism.

Answer:

c. Montesquieu