PALS
Define Power
The ability to rule
Which philosopher believed in natural rights: life, liberty, and property?
John Locke
In what year was the Magna Carta signed in as England's first constitution?
a. 1776
b. 1215
c. 1781
d. 1788
b. 1215
This group were rulers in Athens
Archons
What document is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Define Authority
The right to rule
Which philosopher presented the ideas of separation of powers and checks & balances?
Baron de Montesquieu
In what year was the Declaration of Independence Signed?
1776
Archons came from high status families known as what?
Aristocrats
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Formally announced the thirteen American colonies' separation from Great Britain
Define Legitimacy
Society's belief in a ruler's right to rule
Which philosopher focused on the question, Why does government exist?
Hobbes
What year was the Articles of Confederation ratified?
a. 1776
b. 1215
c. 1781
d. 1788
c. 1781
A leader who is cruel and oppresses their people can be described as what?
Tyrant
What Branch of government is in charge of making laws?
Legislative (Congress)
Define Sovereignty
All power and authority rest on a leader
Which philosopher believed if made to choose it is better for a prince to be feared than loved?
Machiavelli
What year was the United States Constitution ratified?
a. 1776
b. 1215
c. 1781
d. 1788
d. 1788
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The President
How many justices make up the Supreme Court?
9
List the two examples (city-states) in ancient history of Democracy in action, America's founding fathers studied?
Athens, Rome
List (2) philosophers who believed that leaders should focus on gaining and keeping power by whatever means is necessary.
Machiavelli, Hobbes
BONUS +100
What year did the first colonists arrive in America?
1607
When the Roman Republic fell, Julius Caesar gained power and declared himself what?
Dictator for Life
Currently America's Legislative branch is congress and it has two chambers. What is the word that expresses that congress has two chambers?
Bicameral