Philosopher influence
This term means that a country or people have supreme power and authority over themselves
Sovereignty
John Locke believed governments exist mainly to do this for the people.
Protect Natural Rights
This 1215 document limited the power of the English king and established the rule of law.
Magna Carta
When was the Declaration of Independence Written?
1776
The first three Articles of the Constitution establish these branches of government.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
Rousseau’s social contract is an agreement between these two groups, where people give up some freedom for protection and order.
People and the Government
Locke’s ideas most strongly influenced this core American principle.
Limited Government
The Magna Carta helped introduce this idea by requiring the king to consult others before making decisions.
Representative Democracy
What does "Unalienable rights" mean
Rights that can't be taken away
Under the Articles of Confederation, most power belonged to this level of government.
States
According to Rousseau, this idea represents the common good and the will of the people as a whole.
General Will
According to Locke, when a government fails to protect rights, the people have the right to do this.
Overthrow and Change the government
This 1620 document established self-government among the Pilgrims.
Mayflower Compact
In the Declaration of Independence, it has a list of what?
Greivances
What compromise resolved the issue of representation in Congress.
John Locke believed every person is born with these three natural rights.
Life, Liberty and Property
Locke believed political power comes from this group, not from kings.
The People
The purpose of the Mayflower Compact was to do this.
The Declaration was written mainly to do this.
Justify and declare independence from Britain
This compromise decided how enslaved people would be counted for representation and taxation.
3/5th compromise
This concept by John Locke states that laws should be based on reason and protect natural rights.
Law of Nature
Locke’s ideas directly influenced the creation of this foundational American document.
Declaration of Independence
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine argued for independence from Britain.
Common Sense
If a government violates natural rights, the Declaration says the people may do this.
Abolish the Government
This group supported the Constitution and a strong national government.
Federalists