Philosophers
This man said that w/o governments humans would exist in a state of nature (not a very nice place where only the strong survive and rule)
Type of government where a King and/or Queen rules
Monarchy
The rule book for a country's government is called
A constitution
Process of becoming a US citizen if not born a citizen
Naturalization
John Locke was from what country?
England
When people decide to give up certain rights in exchange for a group‘s (like a govt) protection.
What is the social contract
Type of democracy where citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government
Representative democracy
When the people give their "ok" to be governed by a group of people is called....
Consent of the governed
True or False:
If you were born in France, but your parents are US citizens. you would automatically be an US citizen?
True
The Haudenosaunee are sometimes called by what French name?
What is Iroquios.
What are natural rights.
What it is called if there is no one in charge
Anarchy
Rule of law means....
laws are fair, enforced and no on is above the law.
To become a citizen you have to live in the US for 5 years and have an interview -- that's all.
True or False
False - you have to pass a test
What does Popular Sovereignty mean?
The people are the source of all political power.
The Roman Empire was too big to have all the citizens participate in decision making. They elected other members of society to act as their representatives to work in the government for them. This was known as:
What is representative democracy.
Type of government we have in the USA
Representative democracy
Minority rights protect rights of
small or unpopular groups
To be a citizen of a country you have to swear _________ to the country.
What is loyalty/allegiance.
A state of nature would be a nice environment in which to live.
True or False?
False.
EXTRA 100 points. If you explain why.
This early civilization was governed by direct democracy.
Type of government that recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority.
Theocracy
True or False: In the idea of separation of powers the different branches of government all perform specific and different functions.
True
The name of the document in which the RIGHTS of US citizens are listed.
The Bill of Rights
Constitution, Rule of Law, Consent of the Governed, Separation of Powers, Rights of the Minority