The State
In order to have a state, you need these three things.
What is population, territory, and sovereignty?
John Locke: "Life, Liberty, and _____"?
What is property?
"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary..."
What is Rationalism?
The Preamble begins with these three words.
What is "We the People"?
Spell your government teacher's last name
What is D-E-N-E-C-K-E-R-E?
This theory of the origins of government says government arose out of the need to organize and manage a growing and complex society.
What is Evolutionary Theory?
The Enlightenment is often associated with these revolutions
What is the American Revolution and French Revolution?
"We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies..."
What is Republicanism?
The framers of the Constitution decided to go home without adding this to the document.
What is a Bill of Rights?
He is Mr. Deneckere's favorite superhero.
Who is Spider-Man?
The concept that government legitimacy comes from the consent of the governed, who agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and order, is the foundation of this theory.
What is Social Contract Theory?
Montesquieu's ideas about the separation of powers advocated for dividing government authority into these.
What are branches?
"He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries."
What is Limited Government?
This is the overall goal of the Preamble.
What is "In order to form a more perfect Union"?
This is your government teacher's age.
What is 31?
The idea that a ruler's authority comes directly from God is central to this theory.
What is Divine Right Theory?
Rousseau's concept of the "social contract" states government's legitimacy comes from people's this.
What is consent?
"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people..."
What are Natural Rights?
This delegate is considered the "Father of the Constitution".
Who is James Madison?
At Sherrard High School, Mr. Deneckere has other roles besides being a teacher. Name one of them.
What is scholastic bowl coach, drumline instructor, and freshman senate sponsor?
This theory posits that government originates from the strongest individual or group imposing their will upon others.
What is Force Theory?
The Age of Enlightenment can be summarized by people's ability to use this and scientific principles to understand and improve society.
What is reason?
"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government..."
What is Social Contract?
Ratification debates over the Constitution were between these two groups.
Who are the Anti-Federalists and Federalists?
This is Mr. Deneckere's favorite movie ever!
What is Jurassic Park?