Government Forms
The government form in which the ruler is limited by a country's set of laws of its constitution
What is a constitutional monarchy?
Life, liberty, and property were the three natural rights this Enlightenment Philosopher believed every man has.
Who is John Locke?
This ancient civilization's government serves as an example of a direct democracy?
What is Athens, Greece?
This serves as the foundation of the legal system in England. Lawyers and judges refer to it today.
What is English Common Law?
"The law of the land," limited the king's power
What is the Rule of Law?
Our bi-cameral legislature is an example of this form of government.
What is a representative democracy?
This Enlightenment philosopher believed in the separation of powers between branches of government
Who is Montesquieu?
What is Rome?
This historical document limited the scope and power of the king.
What is the Magna Carta
When are given an opportunity to defend themselves in a fair hearing with a jury of their peers.
What is due process of the law?
Power is in the hands of a few is a key characteristic of this government form.
What is an oligarchy?
His experience of the English Civil War caused him to think that humanity is naturally selfish, evil, and greedy.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
What is a plebian?
This historical document codified (wrote down) citizens' rights
What is the English Bill of Rights?
"Demos Kratia," is the practice of this action by the people.
What is government by the people?
A ruling party controls the production and distribution of goods in this government.
What is communism?
Jean Jacques Rousseau believed that only through a _______ __________ could the general will of the people truly be expressed, and so government should be based upon that model.
What is a direct democracy?
This requirement determines whether an individual can or cannot actively participate in his or her government.
What is citizenship?
The bi-cameral English Parliament is made up of these two groups.
What is the House of Lords and the House of Commons
When people consent to surrender certain personal freedoms for the protection of their safety, remaining rights, and social order.
What is social contract?
Dictatorships and autocracies differ in this major way.
What is dictatorships are backed by a single party?
He was imprisoned and exiled for targeting corrupt officials, aristocrats, and the Catholic Church.
Who is Voltaire
Born to Athenian parents, completed military service, and older than twenty described this requirement.
Who was a citizen?
With the creation of an English Bill of Rights, this new government form was born.
What is a constitutional monarchy?
When detained individuals are permitted to challenge the legal reason for their imprisonment.
What is habeas corpus?