Types of Government
Ancient Athens had this type of government, where citizens could discuss and vote on EACH issue.
Direct Democracy
What is a social contract?
A social contract is an agreement between the people and the government. The people give up some rights and in return the government protects them and provides services.
What were the 12 Tables? What do they compare to in the U.S. government?
The 12 tables were written and displayed laws in the Roman Republic. This can be compared to the U.S. Constitution.
How did the English Parliament influence the U.S. Congress?
It was a Bicameral Legislature, which split the law making bodies in two, just like how the U.S. Congress is split into two houses.
It was also a representative government which promoted the idea of electing a person to represent a designated district.
Synonym for State of Nature
Anarchy
What type of government does the United States have?
Representative Democracy
What are natural rights? Who thought of them?
Life, liberty, and property. John Locke
What did the Magna Carta do?
It limited the power of the King and stated that everyone must abide by the rule of law.
What was the Iroquois Confederacy and how did it influence the U.S. Government?
The Iroquois Confederacy was a multi-state government, where member nations handled their own affairs but came together to solve common issues, this provided a model of federalism. Federalism is used in the United States by separating the powers of state government and federal government.
Thomas Jefferson stole and repurposed John Locke's idea of natural rights when he wrote _________, ___________, and______ _______ ____ _________ in the Declaration of Independence.
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
What are the two types of autocracies? Explain them.
Monarchy- King and Queen rules
Dictatorship- Total control (often violently gained) by one ruler
This philosopher said that people reserve the right to revolt against the government if the government is not fulfilling its role!
John Locke
What did the English Bill of Rights influence in the American government?
The Bill of Rights! This lists individual rights for American citizens.
Double Jeopardy! In the Ancient Athens Simulation, you went back in time to partake in a trial. Name three ways you could see civic participation.
Trial by Jury
Discussing the issue at the public forum
Voting on the verdict
When and where was the Enlightenment?
WHEN & WHERE: The Enlightenment began in Europe around 1700.
From 1948-1994 South Africa's government was ruled by the a small number of white citizens, even though the majority of South Africans were not white. Only white citizens could influence the government. White South Africans elected representatives to sit in a law-making body. Which two types of government did they have?
Oligarchy and Representative Democracy
Right to a fair trial, Free press, and Separation of Church and State (freedom of religion) were all ideas of...
Voltaire
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: What was the name of the democratic legislature established in Virginia in 1619?
Virginia House of Burgesses
Define Philosophers.
Philosophers are thinkers, people who are educated and often write about their ideas to share with others.
What are the four purposes of government?
Guide the People/Make Laws
Provide Services
Provide Security
Keep Order/Enforce the Laws
Name and explain each type of government.
Direct Democracy- citizens vote on each issue
Representative Democracy- elected representatives make the laws
Oligarchy- Rule by a few
Anarchy- no government
Theocracy- Rule based on religion.
Autocracy- One ruler is in charge.
Monarchy- King or Queen leads.
Dictatorship- Total control, often violently taken, is with one leader
Which Enlightenment thinker can be credited with the idea of Separation of Powers?
Montesquieu!
Explain what the Mayflower Compact was and why it was needed.
How did it influence the United States Government?
The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims before they landed in America, promising to work together, create fair laws, and govern themselves as a community because the ship landed in MA where there was no government set up instead of Virginia.
Influences: Self government, rule of law, common good
What are the three levels of government?
Federal, State, Local
Name five ways government impacts your daily life.
Environment- clean air, water, etc.
Transportation- safe buses, airplanes, trains, etc.
Services
Food
Inspections
Radio/Time