Enlightenment
Believed people have natural rights of life, liberty, and property, which government must protect through a "social contract".
John Locke
Limited the power of the King of England and established rule of law.
Magna Carta
No one is above the law
Rule of Law
The power to collect taxes
Concurrent Powers
The structure of federal government; 3 branches with their own powers and responsibilities.
Separation of Powers
A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and the rights of the people while limiting the king's rights.
English Bill of Rights
What is the name of Greek city-states?
polis
Govern marriage laws and issue licenses
Reserved powers
Believed governments should separate its powers so each branch can check and balance the others.
Montesquieu
Document establishing the idea of self-government
Mayflower Compact
Which civilization influenced us with the idea of a republic?
Ancient Rome
Admit new states into the Union
D.E.E. powers
The agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws. The government agrees to protect their rights.
Social Contract
This document tried to convince the American colonists to become independent from England.
Common Sense
People have a right to fair and reasonable laws, government leaders must follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people in the same way.
Due Process
Conduct elections and determine the qualifications of voters
Reserved powers
The idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights can't be taken away by the government.
Natural Rights
Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights
A government by the people
Self-government
Build highways
Concurrent power