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What type of government did they have in ancient Greece?
direct democracy
What time period was referred to as the
"Age of reason"?
The Enlightenment
Who fought in the French and Indian war?
The British fought the French and the Indians
Who was Daniel Shay?
Farmer
What do Artical 1, 2 and 3 deal with?
The 3 branches
What is the Greek word for City-State?
Polis
Name 3 things that enlightenment thinkers attacked?
enlightenment thinkers attacked
A) Divine right of kings
B) the church
C) inherited powers
what happened to the British economy after the war?
Tremendous Debt
What is a confederal system?
States share power but keep most of the power?
Name 5 enumerated powers?
declare war, coin and print money, regulate trade, make rules for citizenship, regulate commerce, patents, post offices, weights and measures, establish courts.
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient Greece?
Citizens (Men who were not slaves)
According to Locke, Natural law guaranteed what three rights?
John Locke
What was the tax on paper goods called?
Stamp Act
When and where was the US Constitution Written?
Philadelphia,1787
What is the presidents check on Congress?
Veto
Who made the laws in Ancient Greece?
The Assembly (thousands of citizens)
What are 3 parts to the agreement with our government known as the social contract?
Natural rights
What was the colonists main complaint about the new taxes?
Taxation without Representation
Describe the Articals of Confederation in one word?
Weak
What is congresses main check on the President?
Impeach
Name 5 things we get from Ancient Greece?
representative democracy,written law,rule of law,civic participation,separation of powers.
What document was the first to limit the power of the king
Magna Carta,1215
Name 3 types of protests?
Types of protests
A) Boycott
B) Petition
What word means 100% agreement?
Unanimous
What key constitutional principal means-the people rule?
Popular Sovereignty