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A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state
democracy
Democracy is a Greek concept focusing on a system of government in which political power is held by the ________________________.
people
Which enlightenment thinker came up with the idea for the Social Contract?
John Locke
Why did Parliament eventually repeal the Stamp Act, which taxed goods such as newspapers and playing cards?
The colonists began boycotting British goods.
Who is the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
An ancient Greek word for city-state
polis
The geographic separation of the cities in ancient Greece meant small independent governments were fostered by _________________________
tight-knit communities
Which Enlightenment thinker came up with the idea for the Separation of Powers?
Montesquieu
If you sold a newspaper in 1765 you would have to put what on it?
Tax Stamp
Which document contains this passage? "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...."
Declaration of Independence
Rights that cannot be taken away by governments, such as life, liberty and property
Natural Rights
Some of the ethical ideas that came from concepts of the Judeo-Christian influence included justice, fairness, ___________________, and the value of the individual.
Equality
Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment concept "Rule of Law?"
All people must follow laws and the laws must be enforced fairly
This Act allowed royal troops to stay in the homes of any colonist or empty buildings
Quartering Act
The Declaration of Independence has four parts: Preamble, Declaration of Rights, Grievances, and what other part?
Resolution of Independence
A body of people sworn to give a verdict on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
Jury
Fill in the Blank: Athens developed into a/an ______________________ ___________________, with power directly in the hands of the citizens after being ruled by oligarchs.
Direct Democracy
What are the Natural Rights John Locke say people are born with?
Life, Liberty, and Property
After Parliament repealed (took away) the Stamp Act, they still needed to collect money, so they passed the _______________ ________________
Townshend Acts
In the Declaration of Independence, what does Jefferson mean by the concept “Consent of the Governed”?
That the people agree to allow the government to rule
A formal complaint or accusation that someone has suffered a wrong or hardship, or that their rights have been violated
Grievance
Jewish and Christian teachings emphasized acting justly and performing good deeds. This was known as ____________ _______________ of Justice
Ethical Ideas
Legislative Branch ____________ the laws.
Executive Branch ____________ the laws.
Judicial Branch ______________ the laws.
Makes
Enforces
Interprets
Parliament passed laws without asking for consent or approval of the colonists. This was known as "_________________ ___________ _____________"
"Taxation Without Representation"
What was the introduction explaining why the Declaration is being written and why they are separating from Britain.
Preamble