Ancient Influences
Which ancient civilization introduced the idea of direct democracy, where citizens vote on laws directly?
Ancient Greece
Which document first limited the power of the English king? and gave Englishmen right to a fair and speedy trial?
The Magna Carta: Limited gov, due process, rights, rule of law
Who believed in natural rights? What are the 3 natural rights he listed?
John Locke, life, liberty, property.
What type of government has citizens vote directly on laws?
Direct Democracy
Which economic system is based on innovation, competition, and a free market?
Capitalism
Which principle says everyone must follow the law, including leaders?
Rule of law
What form of democracy did Rome contribute to the US government?
Republicanism = Power is held by Representatives (officials elected by the people)
Which document gave English citizens protection from cruel and unusual punishment, protection from excessive fines, and the right to petition?
The English Bill of Rights
What US document did John Locke primarily influence?
(Remember life, liberty, pursuit of happiness)
Declaration of Independence
In which system do citizens elect representatives?
Republic/Representative Government
Which system tries to reduce inequality through government services and higher taxes?
Socialism
What is the name of the government system where the national or central government has all of the power, and very little power is given to local authorities?
Unitary
Which tradition emphasized individual rights, or the idea of equality before the law?
Judeo-Christian tradition
Which colonial influence showed self-government?
Mayflower Compact
Who promoted separation of powers in government, and what US governing document did he influence?
Montesquieu, The Constitution
What do Absolute Monarchies and Autocracies have in common?
Complete power is held by one ruler
Which system promotes equality but often leads to inefficiency and lack of freedom?
Communism
Your local congressman votes to pass a bill. What type of government is this an example of?
Representative Democracy
Which is better for the needs of the people? Direct democracy or Republicanism?
Republicanism
The constitution separates the government into 3 branches. What concept is this and who came up with it?
Separation of powers, Montesquieu
What U.S. principle comes from Montesquieu’s idea of separating powers?
Checks and Balances, no single branch has more power than the other
Match: Federal - Confederal - Unitary
A. Shared national/state power
B. Mostly National or central power
C. Mostly state power
Federal - A
Confederal - C
Unitary - B
What is the term for wealth, comfort, and opportunities in society?
This is a loose group of states that work together. There is either a weak central authority or no central authority.
Confederation/Confederal government
Which ancient civilization introduced Religious Liberty, and what does that mean?
Judeo Christian Tradition, The freedom to practice any religion, or no religion at all, without gov interference
What are the 3 branches of government that Montesquieu believed should be separated?
legislative, executive, judicial
Locke believed government power comes from whom?
The people (Consent of the governed)
What do Direct Democracies and Republican governments have in common?
Power comes from the people
Which system is most successful at raising the standard of living?
Capitalism!
The USA has this type of government system, where power is shared between National and State authority.
Federal system