Government Types
In this type of government, there is pure chaos and no leadership
Anarchy
This philosopher was from France and believed the following:
- Freedom of speech & religious toleration
Voltaire
This ancient country really developed modern democracy.
Greece
This document was signed by King John l. It limited the powers of the king.
Magna Carta (1215)
Social Contract is...
An agreement between the government and the people, to exchange some freedoms for protection.
In this type of government, the citizens elect their leaders, like in Athens.
Democracy
This philosopher believed that people were the source of Power
John Locke
Today, this modern country is known for a specific type of democracy called representative democracy, in which the people elect representatives to vote for them.
The United States of America
This was signed by William and Mary when they took over the throne in England. It limited the power of the monarch and spelled out rights of the citizens.
English Bill of Rights (1689)
This word means a group of people who are the citizens of a state.
Population
In this type of government, one person has all of the power.
Totalitarian or Dictatorship
This philosopher believed in the benefit of separation of powers, meaning that each branch has its own parts.
Montesquieu
The type of government that Ancient Rome had that became an example for the United States
Republic
This document was signed by Charles I, and it said that the ruler could not raise taxes without parliament's consent.
Petition of Rights (1628)
If a ruler is, this word, then he has the absolute control over an area.
sovereign
In this type of government, a small elite group leads the government. An example is a monarchy.
Oligarchy
This philosopher believed that people were naturally evil
Hobbes
In this country, the government created a parliament with two houses to give the people more say.
The United Kingdom or Great Britain
This document declared a break from the UK
Declaration of Independence
This concept protects the rights of the unpopular group of people, regardless of what the majority believes.
This type of government theory states that the ruler may be divinely appointed.
Divine Right
This philosopher believed that the social contract was key to a successful government
Rousseau
In modern governments, most leaders follow the rule of law which means that
rules are fair, they're enforced, and nobody is above the law.
This document was signed in 1620 on board a ship. It set up government for the colony Plymouth. It was the first written framework for the U.S.
Mayflower Compact (1620)
This is the rulebook for a country's government. We have one in the United States.
Constitution