Democracy
Greeks
The greeks had this form of democracy, all white male citizens were allowed to vote on everything!
Direct democracy
When the people do not see the government as legitimate, they may do this.
Revolt
The study of fundamental questions about the state, government, politics, liberty, justice, property, rights, law and the enforcement of a legal code by authority
Political Philosophy
John Locke influenced this individuals writing.
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison preferred this form of democracy because he thought it fit better with the large population of the United States.
Representative
This defines a government. (3 things they are in control of)
Control of law, actions, affairs of state.
This movement emphasized the use of reason and logic to understand the world.
Enlightenment
John Locke believed humans must have these rights.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
The US rank in regard to democracy.
36
James Madison thought these people should govern.
Educated, qualified
This document was passed in 1215. It took away the divine right of kings.
Magna Carta
The term for how people are naturally, a people who are ungoverned. (Ex.Native Americans)
State of nature
This individual influenced the founders to add checks and balances to the constitution.
Montesquieu
There are this many Congressman.
535
These groups include people who make decisions for their own good at the expense of others.
Factions
This document was passed in 1628 and stated the king could not punish anyone without trial, require homeowners to house troops, or tax the people without parliaments consent
Petition of Rights
An agreement between people and a ruler/leader. The people give up rights in exchange for protection.
Social Contract
This man was a monarchist, believed that kings should hold all power, and that in a state of nature, men are nasty, poor, and brutish.
Hobbes
List 5 essential elements of democracy.
Answers vary
The Athenian legislature (law makers) had this many members.
6,000
This document was passed in 1689 after the English revolution and gave people the right to trial by jury, cruel and unusual punishment, right to bear arms, and more.
These are the political philosophers discussed in class.
Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau
This individual was a believer in direct democracy and that private property caused conflict.
Rousseau