Hobbes and Locke
He believed humans are selfish and need a strong ruler for order.
Who is Hobbes?
Government power comes from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
This branch makes the laws.
What is the Legislative Branch?
He said all people are born with natural rights: life, liberty, and property.
Who is Locke?
Each branch can limit the powers of the others.
What is Checks and Balances?
The introduction stating the goals of government.
What is the Preamble?
This branch enforces (carries out) the laws.
What is the executive?
The idea that citizens give up some freedom for protection of rights.
What is the social contract?
No one, not even leaders, is above the law.
What is the Rule of Law?
The Constitution replaced this earlier, weaker system.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
This branch interprets the laws.
What is the Judicial Branch?
Thomas Jefferson changed natural rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in this document.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This principle divides power among legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
What is Separation of Powers?
The power of the courts to declare laws unconstitutional.
What is Judicial Review?
The President can veto (reject) laws passed by Congress — an example of this principle.
What is Checks and Balances?
Hobbes and Locke both believed governments exist for this reason
What is to keep order / protect people?
This principle keeps government power restricted by law or constitution.
What is Limited Government?
The year the Constitution was written.
What is 1787?
The Supreme Court can strike down unconstitutional laws — an example of this principle.
What is Judicial Review?