English Docs
What principle does the Magna Carta establish regarding government power?
Who proposed the idea of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
o tax printed materials in the colonies, which angered colonists. Pay for the French and Indian War
Name one-way ancient Greece influenced America's legislative bodies.
Ancient Greece introduced the concept of a written constitution and legislative assemblies or bodies.
Why is religious liberty considered a protected right?
Religious liberty is protected to ensure individuals can practice their faith freely without government interference, reflecting the principle of individual rights.
What key idea is found in the Mayflower Compact?
The concept of self-government and consent of the governed.
What is John Locke’s theory about natural law?
That all individuals have rights to life, liberty, and property.
Which act required colonists to house British soldiers?
Quartering Act
What role did the polis play in Greek civic life?
The polis was a city-state that served as the center of political, social, and cultural life, emphasizing civic engagement.
How does the rule of law relate to individual rights?
The rule of law ensures that all individuals are treated equally under the law, protecting individual rights from arbitrary government action.
Identify how the ideas in the Magna Carta and English Bill of Rights support individual liberties.
It emphasized rights such as life, liberty, and property, and limited the power of the monarchy.
What is the social contract according to Locke?
An agreement where individuals give up some freedoms to a government in exchange for protection of their rights.
What was the main effect of the Intolerable Acts on the colonies?
How did civic participation in ancient Rome influence modern democracy?
How did civic participation in ancient Rome influence modern democracy?
What does "equality of mankind" mean in founding documents?
It signifies that all individuals are inherently equal and deserve the same rights and protections under the law.
What was the significance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
It argued for independence from Britain and promoted the idea of representative self-government.
How did Enlightenment ideas encourage the Founding Fathers?
Writing the Declaration of Independence-"endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights"
Declaration of Independence-governments are instituted among men their "just powers"
Describe how the Tea Act contributed to colonial unrest.
What does our government and Ancient Rome have in common?
Representative Government
Why is the principle of limited government important?
Limited government prevents the concentration of power and protects citizens' freedoms by restricting governmental authority.
How does the English Bill of Rights influence American government?
Evaluate how Montesquieu's ideas influenced the structure of the U.S. government, be specific..
His idea of separation of powers led to the creation of the three branches of government. Which are Legislative, Executive and Judicial
How did British taxation policies impact colonial views on representation?
Colonists believed they should not be taxed without representation in Parliament.
Compare and contrast the voting rights in ancient Greece and the U.S. today.
Ancient Greece limited voting rights to male citizens, while the U.S. has expanded voting rights to include all citizens regardless of gender or race.
What is meant by "due process of law"?
Due process of law guarantees that individuals receive fair treatment through the judicial system, including the right to a fair trial.