Question

question 5 (10 points)
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which of the following best describes the connection between the scientific method and democracy?
a) both are inherently atheistic practices.
b) both focus on the power and ability of the individual.
c) both were the beliefs of king charles i.
d) one cannot exist without the other.
question 6 (10 points)
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what is mainly the significance of the phrase nullius in verba in relation to enlightenment ideals?
a) it encourages discovery and the scientific method over taking words as truth

Explanation:

For Question 5:

• Option A is incorrect: The scientific method is neutral on religion, and democracy coexists with religious societies.
• Option B is correct: The scientific method relies on individual observation/analysis, and democracy centers on individual voting and participation.
• Option C is incorrect: King Charles I opposed democratic ideals and predated modern scientific method norms.
• Option D is incorrect: Non-democratic societies have used the scientific method, so they are not dependent.

For Question 6:

The phrase nullius in verba (Latin for "take nobody's word for it") was a motto of the Royal Society, core to Enlightenment ideals. It prioritizes empirical evidence and the scientific method over accepting claims solely on authority, which matches option A.

Answer:

Question 5: B) Both focus on the power and ability of the individual.
Question 6: A) It encourages discovery and the scientific method over taking words as truth