Government Types
This form of government was founded in Rome
Indirect Democracy
Republicanism
This Philosopher believed in a Civil Body Of government, a separation of powers.
Baron de Montesquieu
This ancient country really developed modern democracy.
Greece
This document was signed by King John l. It limited the powers of the king.
Magna Carta (1215)
What belongs to you, that every one uses , but you don't?
your name
In this type of government, the citizens elect their leaders, like in Athens.
Democracy
European Enlightened Philosophers
Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu
Today, this modern country is known for a specific type of democracy called representative democracy, in which the people elect representatives to vote for them.
The United States of America
What does the term Absolute Monarchy mean
A king or queen who is in complete control of every aspect of life.
What has Hands but doesn't clap
a Clock
Adolf Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Kim Jong -un
are known as ......
dictators
This philosopher believed in the benefit of separation of powers, meaning that each branch has its own parts.
Montesquieu
Where does the word Democracy come from?
Greece
Demo- People Kratos- rule/government
How did the Iroquois Confederacy dispel the rumors of them being savages?
They were civilized, worked well together, Good Hygiene, Domesticated animals and crops
What month of the year has 28 days in it??
all of them!!!
In this type of government, a small elite group leads the government.
Oligarchy
This philosopher imagined that human beings share the natural rights of life, liberty, and property. He also wrote about Social Contract, Right to Revolution, and State of Nature.
John Locke
In this country, the government created a parliament with two houses to give the people more say.
The United Kingdom
This document was signed in 1620 on board a ship. It set up government for the colony Plymouth. It was the first written framework for the U.S.
Mayflower Compact (1620)
What gets shorter as it grows older
a candle
In this type of government, religious leaders may be in control of the government. They may be divinely appointed.
Theocracy
This philosopher believed in the right to revolution, if the government fails the people.
John Locke
League of 6 Native tribes that governed in America
Iroquois confederacy
What are some civil duties that every American has..
Jury duty, Voting etc..
I have no legs. I will never walk but always run....what am I???
a river