Systems of Government
This man believed that humans were born with three natural rights and that a social contract existed where people would give up some freedoms in order to have government protect their natural rights.
Who is John Locke
This document was the first document to limit a king's power
What is the Magna Carta
This act was first to be put in place by the king in order to pay back the debt for the French and Indian War
What is the Stamp Act
The idea that people have the power/ permission comes from the people
Popular Sovereignty/ Consent of the Governed
means "ruled by the people" In this type of government power is held by the people
What is democracy
Which document did John Locke influence?
Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness are found in which document?
What is the Declaration of Independence
The idea that restrictions should be placed on government power
What is limited government
This document created the idea/ principle of self government
What is the Mayflower Compact
What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress
It created the continental army and the Decleration of Independence was created
According to John Locke, these are the natural rights that every human is born with.
What is Life, Liberty, and Property
Which document guaranteed the rights of English citizens and influenced idea of right to a fair trial and individual liberties
What is the English Bill of Rights
This system of government elects its executive leadership from the majority party in the legislature
What is parliamentary
Explain social contract
agreement between people and government
This document called for the colonists to rebel against the kings's violent abuse of power and support the Declaration of Independence
What is Common Sense
What was the first written Constitution in the Us called that set up a confederal system?
Articles of Confederation