Big Ideas
British Influences
American Influences
Surprise
100
People have the right to be involved in their own government. What is this concept known as? Limited Government, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract, Natural Rights, or Self-Government?
Self-Government
100
Which of these documents was British? Magna Carta, Articles of Confederation, Mayflower Compact, Dec. of Independence
Magna Carta
100
What document separated America from England and started the Revolutionary War? It was VERY influenced by John Locke's ideas of natural rights and a social contract. Magna Carta, John Locke, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, or Articles of Confederation?
Declaration of Independence
100
All people are entitled to certain treatment, equally, from birth. What is this concept known as? Limited Government, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract, Natural Rights, or Self-Government?
Natural Rights
200
A government should be restricted in power by a written agreement. What is this idea known as? Limited Government, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract, Natural Rights, or Self-Government?
Limited Government
200
Which of these documents/people was NOT British? Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, John Locke, English Bill of Rights
Mayflower Compact
200
What document created a weak, limited federal government in America from 1776-1789, until the Constitution? Magna Carta, John Locke, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, or Articles of Confederation?
Articles of Confederation
200
What statement explains how the colonists felt about government after the Revolution, based on the Articles of Confederation? A. Long live King George!!! B. George Washington, PLEASE be our king, we love you. C. More freedom & less strong government! D. We need to write the Constitution to start the government.
C. More freedom & less strong government!
300
ALL people must follow the laws; even the King/leader. What is this idea known as? Limited Government, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract, Natural Rights, or Self-Government?
Rule of Law
300
Who was the British philosopher who wrote about natural rights and the social contract? Magna Carta, John Locke, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, or Articles of Confederation?
John Locke
300
What was the first American example of self-government and everyone agreeing to follow the laws (rule of law)? Magna Carta, John Locke, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, or Articles of Confederation?
Mayflower Compact
300
Why was the Constitution written?
The government was too weak and poor under the Articles of Confederation.
400
The government's power comes FROM the people, and it should look out FOR the people. They have an agreement, a relationship with each other. What is this concept known as? Limited Government, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract, Natural Rights, or Self-Government?
Social Contract
400
What document limited the British government and ensured due process rights for all people? Magna Carta, John Locke, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, or Articles of Confederation?
English Bill of Rights
400
Which one is NOT TRUE about the Articles of Confederation? A. General George Washington was elected by voting. B. The Congress, who writes and votes on laws, was created. C. It organized a basic government for the United States. D. A system of state expansion was started, with 9 new states.
A. General George Washington was elected by voting. (They didn't have a president yet, back then!)
400
Pick one of the big ideas of the Constitution, describe it in your own words, and explain why it is important to you. Big Ideas: Limited govt, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract
Answers will vary
500
Laws have to be enforced fairly, equally, and reasonably. What is this concept known as? Limited Government, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract, Natural Rights, or Self-Government?
Due Process
500
What was the first British document that limited the power of the king? Magna Carta, John Locke, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, or Articles of Confederation?
Magna Carta
500
Summarize IN YOUR OWN WORDS what this part of the Declaration of Independence means. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are given certain unalienable rights by their Creator, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. To protect these rights, governments are created, [based on] the consent of the governed.”
Answers will vary.
500
Pick one of the big ideas of the Constitution, describe it in your own words, and explain why it is important to you. Big Ideas: Limited govt, Rule of Law, Due Process, Social Contract
Answers will vary
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