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What is limited government/limited monarchy?
Government may only do things the people have given it the power to do. King/Queen are not all-powerful, agree to be bound by laws
"he has refused his assent to the laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good" What does assent mean?
to agree, to allow He has refused to agree to laws or allow laws that could help the colonists
"it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government...." Interpret this quote, what does alter and abolish mean?
citizens have the right to end, change or replace the government
During the Enlightenment, Philospher John Locke believed people are born with natural rights. What are natural rights?
can not be taken away life, liberty and right to own property (influenced the DOI)
What are grievances?
complaints He has.... He has..... He has.... (The king has done this to us....)
"...they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..." Which of the following most likely inspired this paragragh in the D.O.I?
Enlightenment John Locke said people are born with natural rights that can not be taken away (Life, Liberty and Property)
What was the Enlightenment?
Time period of new ideas and a new way of thinking about the government. Influenced our individual rights Used logic, reasoning and social progress Locke and Montesqueiu
"We hold theses truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal..." What does self-evident mean?
obvious to all
When Thomas Paine wrote "Common Sense" he was calling for self-government. What does self-government mean?
He believed that we should break away from England and form our own government. To no longer be under control of another country's government.
All grievenaces listed in the Declaration of Independence start with what two words?
He has... He has... He has...
What does unalienable mean?
born with, can not be taken away
What are the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Which document granted rights to Nobles, limited the King's power, established Rule of Law and stated those who are governed have rights.
Magna Carta
What does "consent of the governed" mean?
Approval of the people Also an example of a social contract (agreement ofthe people)
Which of the following describes when people agree to be governed and follow laws in exchange for protection that these laws would give?
Social Contract
What was the Mayflower Compact?
A written plan for government
"Consent of the governed" is also a _________? A. natural rights B. social contract C. charter D. grievance
B. Social Contract- an agreement among the people Consent of the governed=approval of the people
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense and called for self-government?
Thomas Paine
In the DOI, the colonists_____________. A. stated their rights as citizens B. bargained with the King C. protested the Intolerable Act D. declined an offer for representation
A- stated their rights
What does "no taxation without representation" mean?
Colonists did not want to be taxed without having their voices be heard on the issue. They had no one in England representing them.
What basic principle is established in the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights?
Limited government
Which philosopher believed in an idea called "Separation of Powers"? Stating that government should be separated into three separate but equal branches?
Montesqueiu
How did Britain try to assert control over the American colonies?
taxes, limted goods and services, stopped trade
The pamphlet Common Sense and the Mayflower Compact have in common?
Self-Government