Philosophers
This philosopher believed in limited government and that rights come from God and are something everyone is born with (natural rights).
John Locke
This document announced America's decision to become a nation and get rid of the King.
Declaration of Independence
An early form of Democracy in Athens where citizens voted on laws, but usually only wealthy male citizens.
Greek Democracy
Separation of Powers
Sabritones
This philosopher believed that power should be balanced between multiple branches of government.
Montesquieu
This document spells out how our country is run.
Constitution
An early form of Republic in Rome where people elected leaders to represent them, but wealthy people got more representatives than poor people.
Roman Republic
The idea that rights are something you are born with, given to you by God, that no one can take away.
Natural Rights
Mr. Neilson lived in this state for almost 10 years.
Arizona
The era when philosophers started focusing on reason, freedom, rights, and good government.
Enlightenment
The Declaration of Independence says all people have rights including "Life, Liberty, and Happiness". This is based on John Locke's quote where he said all people have rights that include "Life, Liberty, and _________"
Property
The form of government where everyone votes on everything.
Democracy
The process that stops any branch of government from having too much power by allowing each branch of government to override the other branches.
Checks and Balances
This product allows Mr.Neilson's moustache to curl.
Moustache Wax
The philosopher who said that in order for society to function, we should give up a little freedom in exchange for a little protection.
Rousseau
Lords who were angry with the King of England threatened to overthrow him unless he agreed to sign this document or charter limiting his power.
Magna Carta
Latin for "Rule of the People", this is the form of government where People choose representatives to vote on their behalf.
Republic
The idea that in order to live in society we must sacrifice some freedom in exchange for some protection.
Social Contract
Senate
During the Enlightenment Era, philosophers started drinking less beer and switched to this drink.
Coffee
This document contains the first several amendments that clearly stated which rights all citizens should have.
Bill of Rights
This system of government was popular in medieval times and involved Lords giving money and troops to Kings in exchange for protection.
The idea that the government must have the approval of the people (or the governed) in order to exist.
Consent of the Governed
This West Coast football team is Mr.Neilson's favorite college football team.
Oregon Ducks