Enlightenment Ideas
This idea says people are born with life, liberty, and property
Natural Rights
This document listed grievances against the King.
Declaration of Independence
The Articles lacked this branch, making enforcement impossible
“We the People” represents this principle.
Popular Sovereignty
This organization focuses on peacekeeping.
United Nations (UN)
This philosopher inspired natural rights.
John Locke
This document replaced the Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution fixed the Articles by giving Congress this power
Power to tax
This principle means no one is above the law.
Rule of Law
This organization is a military alliance.
NATO
This idea says people agree to be governed in exchange for protection.
Social Contract
This document helped encouraged the colonist to declare independence.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense Pamphlet
The Constitution created this system dividing national and state powers.
Federalism
This principle divides government into three branches.
Separation of Powers
This organization provides humanitarian aid.
Red Cross, Oxfam, Habit for Humanity, Doctors without Borders
Montesquieu is known for this government‑limiting idea.
Separation of Powers
This part of the Constitution states the goals of government
Preamble
Under the Articles, states had this type of power.
Sovereign (Independent) States
This principle allows each branch to limit the others.
Checks and Balance
This organization responds to global disasters and blood shortages.
Red Cross
This Enlightenment idea is the basis for “No one is above the law”
Rule of Law
This document was too weak because it lacked a power to tax.
Articles of Confederation
The Articles required this for amendments, making change nearly impossible.
Unanimous consent
This principle means government power comes from the people.
Consent of the Governed
This court settles disputes between nations.
WORLD COURT - International Court of Justice