Political Parties
Declaration of Independence
Philosophers
Presidential Candidates
Principles of the Constitution
100
This major political party is considered to be "Liberal"
What is the Democratic Party?
100
This person inspired Thomas Jefferson the most in writing the D.O.I
Who is John Locke
100
This candidate has stated that he is against illegal immigrants, particularly from Mexico
Who is Donald Trump?
100
This means our court system can review laws for Constitutionality.
What is Judicial Review
200
This political party is considered Conservative
What is the Republican Party?
200
Thomas Jefferson made sure to include his new version of natural rights in the D.O.I? THis is reflected in the line...
"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness"
200
John Locke believed in Natural Law or Natural Rights which were
What is Life, Liberty and Property and Possessions
200
This Republican candidate has stated that he is in favor of legalizing marijuana
Who is Rand Paul
200
This principle means that the government, including the President must obey the laws
What is limited government
300
These type of people believe in the government ruling according to past traditions, including religion
Who are Liberals, or Democrats?
300
This part of the Declaration of Independence is controversial because it does not name women and it was also hypocritical
What is "All Men are Created Equal"
300
Jean Jacques Rousseau believed that people volunteered themselves into government for their own protection. THis was known as a
What is a Social Contract
300
These two Democratics candidate is in support of women's rights
Who are Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren
300
This means that people can vote for their government leaders
What is popular sovereignty
400
These people try to govern the country based on social problems
Who are Liberals, or Democrats?
400
Fredrick Douglass criticized the D.O.I for leaving out this
What is slavery
400
Thomas Hobbes believed that all people are naturally
What is bad
400
This Republican candidate is Hispanic, his parents from Cuba
Who is Marco Rubio
400
This means that one part of the government can "Check" or stop another part if they are breaking the law
What are checks and balances
500
These people are considered to be voters who might switch side and don't belong to any political party
Who are Independents or undecided voters
500
The first part of the D.O.I is about freedom, rights and liberties. The second part of it is a list of
What are abuses by the king
500
Originally, before democracies, people let kings or monarchs lead because they were given their power by God. This was known as
What is Divine Right
500
This Democratic candidate is in favor on higher taxes on the rich and in favor of legalzing marijuana
Who is Bernie Sanders
500
The way in which we have both a national government and a state government working in the same place at the same time
What is federalism
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