Question 1

According to Enlightenment thinkers, which of the following would be the best

way for a government to maintain legitimacy?

A By allowing all citizens to run for office and vote.

B By providing for regular elections

C By seeking the participation and consent of the governed.

D By passing popular laws.

The answer is:

C By seeking the participation and consent of the governed.

Explanation:

Two of the main ideas of the Enlightenment are that sovereignty resides in the people, and that there must be a social contract governing society, through which those governed express their consent to the rule of those in power.