Greek/Rome/Religious values
Define the term: Republic
A system of government where PEOPLE ELECT REPRESENTATIVES to make governing decisions for the people.
Why was the Magna Carta Written?
To limit the power of the king.
Provide everyone with Due Process
Give more rights to the people
Who created the idea of natural rights?
John Locke
This is the idea that all people are created equal and the government should treat them equally.
Equality of Mankind
What State was Mr. Harrington born?
Michigan
A republic is a system of government which can also be called a _____________ _____________
Representative government
Which King was the Magna Carta written for?
King John
Who created the idea of "Separation of powers"?
Baron de Montesquieu
The rights of people accused of crimes is called?
Due process
What is the "Law of Soil".
You gain citizenship from the country you are born in.
Which Judeo-Christian principle reflects the idea that we must be held accountable for our actions? (P. 50)
Personal Responsibility
Why was the English Bill of Rights written?
To give more rights to the people of England.
Limit the power of the king.
Improve due process laws.
What are your 3 Natural Rights
Life, Liberty, Property
"Congress can't pass laws in private" is an example of?
Limited Government (They're saying the government can't do something)
What are the 3 Branches of the U.S. Government?
Legislative
Exectutive
Judicial
Which ancient society influenced the United States voting rights laws?
Ancient Greece
Why was the Mayflower Compact written?
To create a government and rules that people would follow in their newly created colony.
What is the social contract
Citizens give up some freedoms
The government protects the rights of the people.
The President being arrested for breaking the law is an example of?
Rule of Law
What are the 3 ways to gain citizenship?
Law of soil
Law of Blood
Naturalization
The Idea that Rome had 2 consuls executing laws, senators creating laws and a court system interpreting laws is related to what Enlightenment idea?
Separation of Powers
Why was Thomas Paine's Common Sense Written?
To convince American's to fight for Independence against great Britain
Below is an example of which enlightenment idea?
The legislative branch - makes laws
The executive branch - Enforces laws
The Judicial branch - interprets laws
Separation of powers (Each branch has its own power in the law process).
Which influential document showed the idea of "self government"?
Mayflower compact
Which president was accused of breaking the law and spying on his enemies in the Watergate hotel?
Richard Nixon