Question

Match each characteristic to the correct philosopher.

Williams Blackstone

John Locke

Anwsers:

wrote the Second Treatise
on Government

wrote the Commentaries on
the Laws of England

supported the concept of
popular sovereignty

believed that natural law
was given to humans by God

maintained that the
government cannot
block a citizen’s rights
to life, property, and
liberty

Answer 1

William Blackstone was an 18th century English judge, politician and thinker. He wrote the Commentaries on the Laws of England and believed that natural law was given to humans by God .

John Locke was a 17th century English philosopher and physician. He wrote the Second Treatise on Government, supported the concept of popular sovereignty, and maintained that the government cannot block a citizen’s rights to life, property, and liberty .

Answer 2

Williams Blackstone

wrote the Commentaries on the Laws of England

believed that natural law was given to humans by God

John Locke

wrote the Second Treatise on Government

supported the concept of popular sovereignty

maintained that the government cannot block a citizen’s rights to life, property, and liberty