English Docs
“This principle established by the Magna Carta states that a leader's power is not absolute and they must follow the law.”
rule of law
Who proposed the idea of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
To 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.
“This principle from the Magna Carta guarantees that the government must provide fair treatment before depriving someone of their rights.”
What is due process?
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.
“These two principles from the Magna Carta limit the government’s power and ensure fair treatment under the law.”
What are limited government and due process?
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?
Republicanism – government where citizens elect leaders to represent them.
Civic virtue – citizens should actively participate and put the public good above personal interests.
Rule of law – laws apply equally to all, even leaders.
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.
This writer inspired American colonists to seek independence from Britain through his pamphlet Common Sense, arguing that government should be based on the consent of the governed.”
Who is Thomas Paine?
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 the 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 affect 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.