Ancient Influence
Ancient Greece is known as the birthplace of this form of government.
Democracy
Who believed in natural rights like life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
What English document in 1215 established limited government?
Magna Carta
What was the first permanent English colony in America?
Jamestown, 1607
In the Athenian democracy, citizens voted directly on laws. What is this called?
Direct Democracy
Which philosopher’s idea of separation of powers influenced the U.S. Constitution?
Montesquieu
Which 1689 document gave Parliament more power than the king and guaranteed rights to citizens?
The English Bill of Rights
What was the first representative assembly in the colonies, founded in Virginia?
House of Burgesses
Rome developed a system where citizens elected representatives to make laws. What is this system called?
Republic/Representative Democracy
What did checks and balances do?
It held the 3 government branches in check.
What revolution in 1688 led to William & Mary accepting the English Bill of Rights?
Glorious Revolution
What 1620 agreement created self-government among the Pilgrims?
The Mayflower Compact
Which ancient idea influenced the Founders’ belief in a government where laws apply equally to everyone?
Rule of law
In Thomas Hobbes’s idea of a social contract, what do people give up in exchange for order and protection by the government?
Freedom/most freedoms
Parliament is England's version of what?
Legislature, a law-making body.
What New England tradition of citizens making decisions together influenced American democracy?
Town Meetings
What term or phrase for civic duty did ancient Rome come up with?
Common good
Which Enlightenment idea directly influenced Jefferson when writing the Declaration of Independence?
Natural Rights, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Which right from the English Bill of Rights inspired the American First Amendment?
Freedom of speech or trial by jury
What town were the settlers who came up with the Mayflower Compact from?
Plymouth