Unit 1
This Enlightenment philosopher said humans have NATURAL RIGHTS to life, liberty and property.
John Locke
Which branch of government is Congress part of?
Legislative
This term means: "A privilege or claim to something"
a right
interest group
This term means: "The ability of each branch to restrain certain actions the other branches take"
This Enlightenment thinker said there needs to be a separation of powers in government.
Montesquieu
Which branch of government is the vice president part of?
This term means: "Duties to other people, the government or society"
Responsibilities
A group that works for the benefit of a particular issue or industry, often by trying to influence lawmaking.
interest group
Which term means: "Society is governed by laws-- not people-- and even the government must follow the law"
Rule of law
This Enlightenment thinkers said that government must be SEPARATE from religion
Voltaire
Which branch of government is the Supreme Court part of?
Judicial branch
When citizens are called to serve on a legal panel in court, that's called _________
what government does or does not do about a problem
public policy
A member of a community who has rights and responsibilities.
citizen