Documents
Bill of rights
they are the first 10 amendments to the constitution and it guarantees civil rights
Thomas Hobbes
he’s an English philosopher best known for his political thoughts
self- government
government of a country by its own people, especially after having been a colony.
established the first self-government
Mayflower Compact
John Locke
was among the most famous philosophers and political theorists of the 17th century
Constitutional Convention
was the thing that decided how America was going to be governed
Consitution
is the statement of the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or group, such as the U.S.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
is best known as an influential 18th-century philosopher who wrote the acclaimed work 'a discourse.
Magna Carta
is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everyone is subject to a law
Declaration of Independence
this is the paper that decided our rights including life,liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Baron de Montesquieu
French political philosopher and had one of the greatest works in history of political theory and jurisprudence
Preamble
It clearly communicates the intentions of the framers and the purpose of the document
Articles of Confederation
it granted powers to the states and to the federal government
Philosopher
person who offers views or theories on profound questions in ethics, metaphysics, logic, and other related fields
enlightenment
the state of having knowledge or understanding