our classical heritage
how does the bible establish individual worth and rule of law?
everyone is equal in god's eyes.
what time period was referred to as the ''age of reason''
the enlightenment
who fought in the French and Indian war
The British fought the indians
what did the colonies become after declaring independence.
States
what is it called when a king or queen rules with total power
absolute Monarchy
what is the Greek word for city-state
polis
Name 3 Things that enlightenment thinkers attacked?
enlightenment thinkers attacked.
A) Divine right of kings
B) The Church
c) Inherited power
what happened to the British economy after the war.
tremendous debt
who was Daniel shay
Farmer
what is rule by the people
Democracy
name five things we get from ancient Rome
representative democracy,written law,rule of law,civic participation,separation of powers.
what does the executive branch do
enforces the law
who was the main author of the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson
what is a Confederal system
states share power but keep most of the power
who is the head of state in the parliamentary system
the queen or king
what was the written law called in ancient Rome
Makes the law
what are the 3 rights that Thomas Jefferson listed in the declaration
life,liberty and pursuit of happiness
Describe the articles of confederation in one word
weak
what is rule by a few
oligarchy
who was allowed to vote in ancient Greece?
citizens (men who were not slaves)
what does judicial branch do
interprets the law
Taxation without Representation
how many branches of government were there under the articles
one
who is the head of government in the presidential system
Potus