Ranweiler Government Game

Philosophers

100

Wrote a book called Leviathan that said government is necessary because men are inherently bad.

Thomas Hobbes

200

Name one idea that Jefferson took from Locke

--The idea of equality

--Life, liberty, and property (pursuit of happiness)

--Natural rights

300

The philosopher that said people are born good but that environment, education, and laws corrupt.

Jean Jacques Rousseau

400

French philosopher who championed freedom of religion and speech--"I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it."

Voltaire

500

Philosopher who proposed dividing power into 3 branches of government.

Baron de Montesquieu 

Influences

100

This pamphlet by Thomas Paine said that monarchies were bad and that the colonists had a duty to break off from Britain.

Common Sense

200

The first social contract in the New World--created by the Pilgrims

Mayflower Compact

300

Why were the ancient Romans more influential to the founders than the Ancient Greeks?

They thought a republic was a better form of government (pure democracy could lead to tyranny)

400

This English document written during the Glorious Revolution called for free elections to Parliament, the right to bear arms, no excessive punishment and the right to a fair trial

English Bill of Rights

500

Name two ways that the Magna Carta limited the King's Power in 1215

--Called for fair punishments

--Established property rights

--called for fair trials

--said no one (king) is above the law

Declaration/Articles/Convention

100

Name one important principle of the Declaration

--all men are created equal

--the colonies should be free and independent

--natural rights (life, liberty, happiness)

--duty to throw off corrupt gov.'t

200

What does "unalienable" mean?

Cannot be taken away

300

What event ultimately showed the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

Shay's rebellion

400

How did the Articles of Confederation differ from the US Constitution

--no President or courts

--states had more power than federal gov.'t

--couldn't tax

--couldn't regulate interstate trade

500

Name the two compromises that were reached at the Constitutional Convention?

--3/5 Compromise (dealt with slavery)

--Great Compromise (dealt with representation--population for house and 2 per state for senate)

Random

100

Name Mr. Ranweiler's son's youtube channel:

GamingwithJames

200

What is the minimum number of sentences a CER response would be to get full credit (if the sentences are well written)?

7

300

What should you have with you to help you be successful for tomorrow's test?

A notecard (handwritten) with some ideas written down for each question.

400

Whichever person can name the most presidents in 30 seconds will get these points

Answers may vary*

500

Name 3 reasons why government is necessary

--any of the philosopher's arguments

--to provide for the common good

--to ensure safety

--many others