Enlightenment Thinkers
Power should not be in the hands of one person, but instead in three separate branches of government. - Montisiquieu
Separation of Powers
In 1215, this document was signed to limit the power of the English King
The Magna Carta
In 2025 the internet debated who would win: 100 men or ___________
One gorilla
We have separate branches of government that have different roles and responsibilites
Ancient Rome
"Those who do good should be rewarded, those who do bad should be punished" - Judeo-Christian tradition
Justice
Everyone is born with rights! "Life, liberty, property" - John Locke
Natural Rights
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet to encourage the colonists to declare independence
Common Sense
This Italian brain rot character is married to Cappuccino Assassino
Ballerina Cappuccina
We have a justice system that holds people accountable for wrongdoing
Judeo-Christian tradition (ethical ideas of justice)
Any action you take that makes you more informed or more involved
civic participation
An unspoken agreement between the people and the government. We follow the law and give up some freedom in order to protect the common good
Social Contract
After landing at Plymouth Rock, the pilgrims agreed to government themselves and follow the social contract
Mayflower Compact
"Nothing beats" this budget friendly vacation option
Florida voters directly vote on amendments to the state consitution
The government must follow fair legal procedures for anyone accused of a crime
Due Process
Montesquieu's ideas influenced this important document that spells out the rules for our government
U.S. Constitution
In 1689, this document gave English citizens the right to a fair trial by jury and other individual rights
The English Bill of Rights
This YouTuber first went viral for counting from 1 to 100,000 without stopping
Mr. Beast
Ancient Rome (republicanism)
Everyone must follow the same rules, all citizens are equal in the eyes of the law
Rule of Law
John Locke's ideas inspired Thomas Jefferson to write this document that states... "all men are created equal and are endowed with certain unalienable rights... life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
Declaration of Independence
These were the written laws of Ancient Rome and are an early example of the rule of law
Twelve Tables
A 9-year old Indonesian boy leads his boat racing team to victory by dancing... He is aura ________
Aura Farming
Citizens take an active role in their community
Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome (civic participation)
Freedom to worship any way you want -- the government can't establish an official religion
Religious Liberty