Greece, Rome, or Judeo-Christian Tradition?
democratic principles
Greece
rule of law
Magna Carta
separation of powers
Montesquieu
term that means people agree to give up some rights and the government will protect them
social contract
this type of government allows citizens to elect leaders to make decisions on their behalf
representative government
Greece, Rome, or Judeo-Christian Tradition?
representative government
Rome
self-rule / self-government
Mayflower Compact and Common Sense
natural rights
term that refers to parts of government working independently
separation of powers
this term means fairness in the judicial process
due process
Greece, Rome, or Judeo-Christian Tradition?
respect for rule of law
Rome AND Judeo-Christian Tradition
due process
John Locke
term that means no one is above the law
rule of law
this term refers to setting a boundary on the power of the leader
limited government
Greece, Rome, or Judeo-Christian Tradition?
written constitution
Greece
protecting individual rights
checks and balances
Montesquieu
term that refers to each branch being held accountable by the other branches
checks and balances
this term means the people rule themselves
self-government
Greece, Rome, or Judeo-Christian Tradition?
personal responsibility
Judeo-Christian Tradition
independence
Common Sense
According to John Locke, what are the 3 natural rights?
life, liberty, and property
consent of the governed
this terms refers to rights every human has simply because they are human
natural rights