The Enlightenment
Who Came up with the idea of Separation of powers?
Montesquieu
In what year was the Magna Carta made?
1215
What does it mean to form a more perfect union?
To create a stronger, better country
What are the first ten amendments called?
The bill of rights
What is the difference between a citizens responsibility and obligation?
Responsibility is something a citizen should do, while an obligation is something they must do
What two ideas did John Locke create?
Natural Law and the Social Contract
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
How many goals are there in our government?
6
What freedoms does the first amendment give?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What are the 3 ways someone could become a US citizen?
Law of blood, law of soil and naturalization
What was the Enlightenment?
A time period in Europe that focused on what people could do to be happy and live a better life
Why was the Mayflower Compact made?
To establish a government
What does it mean to establish justice?
To create a system of national courts
What did the 13th amendment do?
Abolished slavery
How does law of blood work?
If your parents are US citizens, then you are a citizen as well
What is another name for the right to life, freedom, and property?
Natural Law
Why was Common Sense written?
To convince the people to support independence
What is domestic tranqulity?
Peace on the homeland
What did the 19 amendment do?
Gave women the right to vote
How does law of soil work?
If you are born on US territory you are a citizen
These ideas were used to write the Declaration of Independence
What is self government?
A government where the people have a say
What does we the people signify?
Our government cannot function or exist without its people
What is due process?
Fair treatment in the legal system no matter what
How does Naturalization work?
You must live in the US for 5 years, speak English, pass a US history test, and then attend a graduation and you are finally named a citizen