Historical governments
Though riddled with political violence, this city's ancient government focused on civic engagement and even an early system of checks and balances.
What is Rome?
This philosopher coined the idea of “natural rights” granted by God- life, liberty, property and believed people were naturally kind.
Who is Locke?
A privilege believed to be granted by the laws of nature.
What are natural rights?
This function attempts to keep the peace through police and the legal system.
What is maintain order?
This principle is based on the ability for two opposing groups to give up some of their demands and come to an agreement.
What is compromise?
This early text was written in 1215 and was the first document to put into writing that the king was not above the law.
What is Magna Carta?
This philosopher advocated for the separation of church and state and free speech.
Who is Voltaire?
The belief that ordinary people could aspire to rule themselves and do so as political equals.
What is self-government?
This function protects the nation’s people and territory from external threats.
What is ensure national security?
This principle says that a healthy democracy requires active citizen participation at all levels.
What is citizen participation?
Even ordinary citizens could participate in this city's early democracy!
What is Athens?
This philosopher believed that strong governments are essential to maintaining order and that people were naturally selfish.
Who is Hobbes?
The belief that the authority of a government should depend on the consent of the people, as expressed by votes in elections.
What is consent of the governed?
This function provides a variety of things to citizens, ranging from education to public transportation, which are paid for by tax dollars
What is provide services?
This principle says that all people are created equal and deserve an opportunity to pursue their potential.
What is worth of the individual?
This foundational document limited the power of the king and set the stage for a constitutional monarchy.
What is the English Bill of Rights?
This philosopher believed that the government is a contract between the people and their ruler and that people give up power in exchange for security but can overthrow their ruler if natural rights are violated.
Who is Rousseau?
The principle that every member of society, including the ruler or government, must follow the law.
What is rule of law?
This function makes decisions and policies that attempt to balance the good for all with the needs of smaller segments of society.
What is provide for the public good?
An economic system that allows people and businesses to make their own economic choices with limited interference from the government.
What is free enterprise?
These documents granted a joint-stock company permission to establish and govern English colonies in North America, as well as created the new world's first representative government.
What are the Charters of the Virginia Company?
This person advocated for a clear separation of powers so that no one person becomes too powerful.
Who is Montesquieu?
The idea that government is created by and subject to the will of the people and that a government’s power comes from the people.
What is popular sovereignty?
This function provides means to resolve issues through politics and the legal system
What is resolve conflict?
Protects the rights of the minority while allowing the majority to maintain their decision-making power.
What is majority rule, minority rights?