People
John Locke
a philosophical thinker who was an inspiration of the Enlightenment
Constitution
a system of principles that establishes a nation or state
Democracy
a form of government that is controlled by the members of the state
Magna Carta
a document that allows any rights and liberties
Baron de Montesquieu
Constitutional Convention
Monarchy
a form of government that is controlled by a single person
Mayflower compact
rules of self government made by english settlers
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
a french philosopher who had ideas that influenced the french revolution
Articles of Confederation
the original document before the Constitution
Theocracy
a form of government that is ruled by priests who believe/led by God.
Preamble
the introduction to a deed stating reason and facts
Thomas Hobbes
a philosopher that helped to resolve problems in the government
Bill of Rights
the first ten amendments about civil rights of our country
Autocracy
a form of government that is ruled by one person with all the power and control
Philosopher
an avid thinker to learn about philosophy
Self-Government
a form of government that is run by its people
Anarchy
when the government is absent because there is no control; discord
Enlightenment
a movement in the 18th century that believe in the power of religion, reason, and humanity