Locke and Montesquieu
This enlightenment thinker said power should be separated into three branches.
an Ancient Greek city-state
polis
This document was written on a boat
Mayflower Compact
What are the natural rights?
life, liberty, and property
Born in a US state or territory
law of soil
John Locke said these are your natural rights
life, liberty, and property
when people elect representatives to their government
republic or representative government
This document urged the colonists to declare independence from Great Britain.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense
every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights
equality of mankind
Process to become a US citizen
naturalization
The age of reason when Locke and Montesquieu were alive
The Enlightenment
Ethical ideas of justice, individual worth, and personal responsibility come from this
the Judeo-Christian tradition
This document, written in England, included freedom of speech and no cruel and unusual punishment.
English Bill of Rights
This principle forces our government to be transparent and accountable.
rule of law
The obligations of a citizen are pay taxes, obey the law, defend the nation (selective service) and...
serve on a jury
an agreement between the people and the government. Government agrees to protect people's rights and people agree to follow the government's laws.
Civic responsibility
This document is an example of self-government and the social contract
Mayflower Compact
Why is religious liberty a protected right?
the founders believed that religion was a part of civic virtue and important to how people govern themselves. Also, they did not want religious wars to happen.
list 5 steps/requirements to naturalize in the USA
o Live in U.S. for 5 years
o Be at least 18 years old
o Be of good moral character
o Pass a U.S. History/Civics test
o Speak/Read English
o Pledge an oath to the U.S. Constitution
This enlightenment thinker said the branches should have checks and balances.
Montesquieu
a government ruled directly by the people, like Ancient Greece (Athens) had
direct democracy
This document included limited monarchy and trial by jury.
Magna Carta
everyone gets fair procedures in the legal process
due process
The amendment that defines citizenship
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