Enlightenment Thinkers
He believed that life, liberty, and property are natural rights.
John Locke
Define republic
A system where elected officials represent the people and follow the rule of law.
Congress is made up of these two chambers.
House of Representatives and the Senate
What is the Head of the State?
This person is the ceremonial leader of the United States.
Most Supreme Court cases begin in these courts.
Lower Courts
This Enlightenment idea is an agreement where people consent to be governed in exchange for protection.
Social Contract
This principle ensures that no single branch of government gains too much power.
Separation of Powers
This chamber has members based on population.
This happens when the President doesn't sign or veto a bill within 10 days.
Pocket Veto
This rule means four justices must agree to hear a case.
Rule of Four
What are inherent for all human beings?
Locke said natural rights are not given by governments, but are this.
Each branch has powers that limit the others.
Checks and Balances
What is the Senate's members based on?
This chamber gives each state equal representation.
What is a state of the Union Address?
This annual speech outlines the President’s policy goals.
This theory says power is spread among many competing groups.
Pluralist Theory
Name one Enlightenment philosophers wrote about the social contract.
Who are John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Thomas Hobbes
This early U.S. document gave too much power to the states.
Articles of Confederation
Who approves treaties from the President
The Senate must approve these agreements made by the President.
Who leads the Executive Branch?
The President
This theory believes that the wealthy elite hold the most power.
Elitist Theory
Locke’s views on government most influenced this U.S. founding document.
Declaration of Independence
Define rule of law
This principle ensures laws apply equally and fairly to all, including leaders.
What is bicameralism?
This term describes the two-house structure of the U.S. Congress.
Who does the President Consult for Advice?
The President's Cabinet
What does an independent judiciary ensure?
This principle ensures judges are not influenced by politics or outside forces.