People
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta?
To limit the king's powers as well as the Catholic Church's
Define Separation of Powers.
One person could not have all the power in government.
Athens had a "Direct Democracy". What did that mean?
All citizens were required to participate in government
What type of government did Rome use?
Republic
This author of "Common Sense" urged colonists to break away from England.
Thomas Paine
This document, signed by the Pilgrims, was the first government in the new world.
Mayflower Compact
Define Natural Rights.
All men are born with certain rights
What does "Rule of Law" mean?
Everyone has to follow the law, no exceptions.
Why didn't Rome use the same type of government as Athens?
Territory was too large.
King John was forced to sign this document.
The Magna Carta
This document convinced people not to reconcile with England.
Common Sense
In this type of government citizens elect representatives to run the government.
Republic
How did some one get on the Council of 500?
Lottery
Who had the most voting power in Rome?
Rich male citizens
Charles de Montesquieu didn't want the kings to have so much power. What was his solution?
Separation of Powers
This document declared that the colonists had unalienable rights that the king could not take away.
The Declaration of Independence
What are "Checks and Balances"?
No one part of the government has all the power. Each part has a way of limiting the other two.
Athens had "Trial by Jury". Who decided the verdict?
Citizens of Athens
How long did the Roman Republic last?
500 years
The idea that men should be free and equal and were born with certain rights came from this man.
John Locke
What did The English Bill of Rights say?
No laws could be passed or abolished without going through Parliament
John Locke said the people and the government needed to have a "Social Contract". What does that mean?
People give up some rights to get protection from the government
What is a constitution?
A document describing the organization and laws of a country.
The United States took part of Athens's ideas and part of Rome's ideas about government. What is our type of government called?
Representative Democracy