Government
List all three types of government
dictatorship, monarchy, and democracy
How old to you have to be to vote in America?
18
What century was the enlightenments peak
18th century
What is the legal process by which and alien may become a U.S citizen
Naturalization
What was the most effective form of protest
Boycotts
Name the 2 types of democracy
Direct & representative
Name something that our taxes pay for
Maintaining military
Police
Roads
Public School
Who saw humans as naturally selfish and violent
Thomas Hobbes
Define refugees
People fleeing oppression/war in their country
Which act required all colonists to provide food and quarters for British soldiers
Quartering act
What sets forth the purpose of government and how it is to be organized
Constitution
Name one of the duties of citizens
Jury duty, obeying laws...
What was Jean Jacques Roussuoe known for?
The social contract
Define the term alien
Citizens of another country
what was the purpose of the sugar act
To raise money for the King
Define Democracy
People of nation rule directly or elect leaders to rule for them
What is the specific duty that every citizen must complete in their lifetime
Jury duty
Name the 4 founders/contributors of the enlightenment?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Baron de Montesqieu
Name one way you can become a citizen in the US
Fill out an application
Read and write in English
What was the penalty for the Boston Tea Party
Parliament passed a series of Punitive acts
Name the 4 basic purposes of government
Helping people cooperate
Providing services
Providing rules
Putting ideals into practice
What happens if you don't pay your taxes
Pay interest and penalties, and eventually go to jail
Define social contract
People agree to give up some rights in exchange for what's best for the general will
What happened when the government started placing restrictions on immigration?
racism, job competition
What did the Sons and Daughters of Liberty do to tax collectors?
tar and feather
threw stuff at them