Political Philosophy
He believed that all people had a place in an organized society and government
Who had more power under the Articles? The states or federal government?
July 4, 1776
This government follows religious beliefs to guide the government
Theocracy
This document was the first to limited the power of the King in England
Magna Carta
This idea by Confucius stated that people follow laws not because they are afraid of punishment for getting caught, but because it is a moral law.
Natural Morality
Two powers the Articles gave the federal government
Declare War, Declare Peace, Make Treaties, Coin Money, Borrow Money,
Make Post Offices
Who was the main author of the DOI?
This type of government makes is easy for the leader to develop large scale projects easily without debate
Dictatorship
An organization that creates laws to provide or keep order
Government
He witnessed the English Civil War which influenced his political writings
Hobbes
What is a constitution?
Law of the land or guidelines for the government
How many sections make up the DOI?
4
Indirect Democracy or a Republic
The Pilgrims created this document when they came to North American from England.
Mayflower Compact
How many states had to approve a NEW law?
9/13
What are the three unalienable rights listed in the DOI?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
This government allows all people to have a say in government
Direct Democracy or Democracy
Our first official government after the American Revolution
Articles of Confederation
This theory stated that people give the government power in exchange for protecting their natural rights
Social Contract Theory
Why was an executive branch not included in the Articles?
Fear of a new king
John Hancock
This type of government allows influence to the rich connected people in small groups
Oligarchy
This document is very similar to our first ten amendments.