Types of Government
Type of government that has one ruler, usually a king or queen.
What is MONARCHY?
What is STATES.
This act imposed a tax for colonists on all papers and documents.
What is the STAMP ACT?
This man was the "Father of the Constitution".
Who is JAMES MADISON?
On this date, terrorists from the extremist group, Al Quaeda, attacked the twin towers in NYC.
What is 9/11?
Type of government found in ancient Greece, in the city of Athens.
What is DEMOCRACY.
Congress did not have this power under the AOC.
What is the POWER TO TAX.
This act dealt with restricting the import of sugar and molasses.
What is the SUGAR ACT?
This man was the head of government in England when the colonists were getting established in America.
Who is KING GEORGE III?
John Locke said people have this number of basic rights.
What is THREE?
BONUS: What were the 3 rights?
What is a DIRECT Democracy?
This branch of government was lacking under the AOC.
What is the EXECUTIVE BRANCH?
In protest of what they called, "Taxation without representation", the colonists dumped this into Boston Harbor.
What is TEA?
This British philosopher talked about the concept of Natural Rights.
Who is JOHN LOCKE?
Number of rulers (approximately) in an Oligarchy type of government.
The type of government found in the USA.
What is a REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY?
Under the AOC, there was no national _________.
What is COURT SYSTEM?
Anger by the colonists about taxes imposed by Britain's Parliament ultimately led to this deadly fight.
What is THE BOSTON MASSACRE?
This was the name for the group of men who drafted our constitution.
Who are the FOUNDERS?
Number of branches of government (in the USA).
What is THREE.
The type of government where one person rules, usually by force.
What is DICTATORSHIP or TYRANNY?
This group was responsible for writing the AOC in 1777.
Who was the CONTINENTAL CONGRESS?
This man was King of England during the period leading to the Revolutionary War.
Who is KING GEORGE III?
This man led a mob of angry colonists who engaged in battle known as Shays Rebellion.
Who is DANIEL SHAYS?
Year the Articles of Confederation was adopted (approved).
What is 1777?