Functions of Government
This is an individual that has rights and responsibilities to their community and government.
Citizen
Where was Thomas Hobbes born?
England
RANDOM- 1 or 2
Will change per class.
The United States is a? (specific type of a category of government- be more specific than democracy)
Republic
This term is used to describe the people giving permission for the government to operate.
Consent of the Governed
The study of the rights and duties (responsibilities) of citizens.
Civics
Rocks paper scissor vs. Mr. Dugan (best of 3)
Depends
John Locke was born in?
England
The understanding of what is right or what is wrong.
Morality
A government with a king or queen that has limited power.
Constitutional Monarchy
Violation- If the police pulled you over because you had a bumper sticker supporting a particular candidate.
Individual Rights
A body of people, living in defined space with the power to make and enforce laws.
State/Country/Government
This is an example of which function of government?
Congress passed a voting rights bill in both chambers and it was signed by the president.
Making Laws
John Locke thought that _________ would rule in the state of nature.
Reason
An agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits. → Sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.
Social Contract
RANDOM- I have one coin in my pocket...what is it?
Quarter
The president has to follow the same laws as all other citizens; this democratic principle is represented here.
The Rule of Law
Type of government where few groups of people are in power?
Oligarchy
Give one example of how our government fulfills the role of HELPING PEOPLE/PROVIDING SERVICES
ANSWERS WILL VARY
RANDOM- Free Points!
Yay!
Explain the difference between consequential and categorical moral decision making.
Categorical- Decisions made based on what we morally know is right or wrong and is unchangeable.
Consequential- Decisions are made based on what the outcome is regardless of what we know is technically right or wrong.
Kim Jong Un is is the leader of this type of government?
Dictator(ship)
Congress passing a bill by a vote of 235-200 would be an example of this democratic principle.
Majority Rules
Thomas Hobbes wrote?
The Leviathan
Who do we usually talk about when the function of SECURITY?
The Military
Like Hobbes, Locke lived through a revolution. What was it called/referred to as?
The _____________ focused on religious tolerance and individual liberties, a reaction against Absolute Monarchy & rigid religious doctrine.
The Philosophical Movement
Direct democracy, as a government has it's roots tied to this civilization.
Ancient Greece
This democratic principle states that rights of small or unpopular groups cannot be violated, regardless of how much of the country supports a policy.
Majority rule with minority rights
Random- How many games did the Phillies win this year during the regular season? (within 1)
96
Final Jeopardy
On your index card- Put down how many points your team is willing to BET,
Thomas Hobbes was born (correct within 40 years)
John Locke was Born (Correct within 40 years)
If there is a tie with correct answers I will add up or subtract the years to determine the team that gets the closest and they will be the winner.
Hobbes- 1588 (1548-1622)
Locke- 1632 (1592-1672)