Parts of a Map
Government
100

This part of the map tells you what the map is about.

What is Title?

100

This type of government is characterized by rule by one person, often inherited, who has almost complete control over the state.

What is Monarchy?

200

This part of the map shows directions, typically North, South, East, and West.

What is Compass?

200

This concept, associated with John Locke, states that all people have certain rights just because they are human.

What are Natural Rights?

300

This part of the map shows the geographical areas represented and explains the meaning of symbols.

What is Key/Legend?

300

This concept was introduced by John Locke and refers to the idea that governments are only legitimate if people agree to them.

What is Consent of the Governed?

400

This part of the map helps you determine distances between locations using a specific ratio.

What is Scale?

400

This idea, put forward by Hobbes, suggests that people must agree to obey the laws in order to live in a stable society.

What is the Social Contract?

500

These represent real-world objects or places on the map, using pictures or specific symbols.

What are Symbols?

500

This philosopher believed that humans must give up some rights in exchange for protection and security provided by the government.

Who is Thomas Hobbes?

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