Types of Government
Government where power is held by one central authority
What is a unitary government?
Enlightenment thinker that had the biggest impact on the Declaration of Independence
Who is John Locke?
July 4, 1776. Written by Thomas Jefferson, inspired by John Locke. Included ideas about people's "natural rights"
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This country has the best example of a presidential form of government
What is the United States?
Proposed dividing the government into three separate branches
Who is Montesquieu?
The principal of Hephzibah High School
Who is Mr. Nabahe?
The three countries that are hosting this year's World Cup
What are the United States, Mexico, and Canada?
What is Dirty Diana by Michael Jackson?
Government where power is shared between central/national government and state government?
What is the federal system of government?
John Locke's description is “Being all equal and independent, no one [individuals or governments] ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty, or possessions.”
What are natural rights?
Magna Carta introduced the idea of __________________
What is limited government?
Who is the head of Parliament and head of the executive branch?
What is the prime minister?
We the people/citizens give up freedoms to the government in exchange for protection
What is a social contract?
The girls and boys soccer coaches
Who are Mrs. Wells and Mr. Franqui?
This singer headlined the Eras Tour
Who is Taylor Swift?
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What is Driver's License by Olivia Rodrigo?
An alliance of independent states
What is a confederate government?
This philosopher is given credit for developing the social contract theory in which he justifies rebellions against corrupt governments.
Who is Jean-Jacques Rousseau?
Some of the rights established by this document include no cruel and unusual punishment, no excessive bail, and the right bear to arms
What is the Petition of Rights?
Executive and legislative branches are SEPARATE in a __________ democracy
What is presidential?
The will of the people is translated into public policy by people directly voting on all laws or policies
What is direct democracy?
Name two of the feeder schools for Hephzibah High School
Pine Hill and Hephzibah Middle School
This term describes online content designed mainly to make people angry so they click, comment, or share.
What is rage bait?
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What is Wipe Me Down by Lil Boosie
Supreme power rests with the people
What is a democracy?
In order to protect their natural rights, the citizens can do this if their government isn't doing its job right
What is change or overthrow it?
This document gave Parliament the right to free speech and debate
What is the English Bill of Rights?
The Prime Minister is elected by
Who is Parliament?
Type of democracy where people vote on laws and policies for you
What is representative democracy?
The program that Ms. Cofer is in charge of
What is IB?
The group of Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles
Who are the Powerpuff Girls?
What is I Want it That Way by the Backstreet Boys?
Ruled by a few people/small group
What is an oligarchy?
The books of Locke, Hobbes, and Montesquieu
Locke - The Second Treatise of Government
Hobbes - The Leviathan
Montesquieu - The Spirit of the Laws
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…..
The Dec. of Independence says governments get their power through...
Who are the people?
Elects the head of the executive branch in a Presidential Democracy
What is the people?
A government in which one person holds unlimited political power. Name a current example.
What is an autocracy?
Who is Kim Jong Un in North Korea?
Name five teachers/admins with doctorate degrees
Who are Dr. Williams, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Graham, Dr. Franklin, and Dr. Hill.
This animated film won the 2026 Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
What is K-Pop Demon Hunters?
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Name the two songs
What is Anxiety by Doechii?
What is Somebody that I Used to Know by Gotye?