Philosophers
People are selfish, self-serving, and brutal. Without monarchy, society would be chaotic
Thomas Hobbs
First example government power being limited by a constitution
Magna Carta
When the government involves the citizens VOTING.
Democracy
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
435
Who is the only president to serve longer than two four-year terms?
FDR
English philosopher who argued that people have natural rights
John Locke
First example of the concept "Taxation without Representation"
Petition of Rights
A king or queen rules.
Monarchy
How many judges sit on the Supreme Court?
9
This U.S. president is the first and only independent candidate ever elected to office?
George Washington
Montesquieu
French philosopher who argued that liberty was best protected by separation of powers
English Concept of 'Laws to protect individual rights"
English Bill of Rights
A political and economic system in which property and the means of production are owned in common, typically controlled by the state or government.
Socialism
How many amendments have been made to the constitution?
27
Only living President whose family did not own slaves.
Trump
Wrote about the Social Contract Theory
Rousseau
Blueprint document on how to set up a colony
Mayflower Compact
The government is built upon the ideas of a particular religion.
Theocracy
In what year was the Constitution ratified?
1789
Oldest President while in office?
Biden
Believed that punishment should fit the crime, in speedy and public trials, and that capital punishment should be done away with completely
Cesare Beccaria
Legal traditions practiced a long time. Established concept of "Precedent"
Common Law
One leader who takes power and controls by force. Makes all decisions.
Dictatorship
How many years does the FBI Director serve?
10
How many years can a person serve as President?
10