Forms of Gov
What is the type of government in which one person has all of the power?
Autocracy
The government should value and protect the rights of its citizens
Secure the blessings of liberty
Which philosopher believed in life, liberty and property?
John Locke
What does the 'C' stand for on CER
CLAIM
What is putting aside your self-interest or personal concerns for the common good?
Civic Virtue
What type of government does the United States practice?
Representative Democracy
Make laws and set up courts that are fair
establish justice
True of False??? John Locke believed the purpose of government was to protect people's natural rights
TRUE
What does the 'E' stand for in CER
EVIDENCE
How do you practice civic virtue?? Give a good example!!!
Example: babysitting, helping someone cross the street, volunteering, picking up garbage on the street
Which for of government is "ruled by few"
Oligarchy
protect the country from other countries or people that might try to harm us
Provide for the common defense
True or flase??? Classical Republicanism was was based of the philosophy that all men are created equal
FALSE! The philosophy of the common good
What does the 'R' stand for in CER
REASONING
Type of government where power is held by the people and exercised through them (voting)
Democracy
This type of government is ruled by a King or Queen. Power is shared between Prime Minister, Parliament and Advisors.
Constitutional Monarchy!!!
contribute to and ensure the health and happiness of all citizens
Promote the general welfare
Which philosopher influenced the founding fathers with the theory of separation of powers?
Montesquieu
The details that support your claim are the...
Evidence
The idea that people in a society disagree over beliefs, values, and what the society's priorities should be
Social Conflict
True or False??? Decisions are made by religious beliefs in a representative democracy
FALSE
Keep peace and maintain order within the country
Ensure domestic tranquility
Who believed that the purpose of government was to carry out the will of people and unite them?
Rouseau
Reasoning
True or False??? Cincinnatus and George Washington both served in the senate to gain power
FALSE