Types of Government
Origins of Democracy
Enlightenment Influence
Constitutional Convention
Potpourri
Final Jeopardy
100
It is the type a government in which a king or queen rules the country.
What is a Monarchy?
100
This is the Greek city-state where democracy began.
What is Athens?
100
This English thinker believed that a strong government was necessary to prevent chaos. He outlined his thoughts in his book "The Leviathan."
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
100
He is the former general from the American Revolution who was invited to preside over the Constitutional Convention!
Who is George Washington?
100
With regards to the "Four Features of Government, a country must have this, or a defined space for people to live in.
What is "Territory?"
100
It is the name and numbering of the CURRENT BRITISH MONARCH
Who is King Charles III?
200
In this government structure there is no one in control-or maybe everyone is, because there is no formal government!
What is Anarchy?
200
In 1215, English nobles forced King John to sign this great document, which limited his absolute power and authority.
What is the Magna Carta?
200
In "Two Treatises on Government," This Englishman argues that in their state of nature, people are generally peaceful and rational.
Who is John Locke?
200
This is the city where the Constitutional Convention was help in 1787.
What is Philadelphia?
200
This term means the power to make and enforce laws without having to check with any higher authority.
What is Sovereignty?
300
In this style of government, citizens elect leaders to represent their rights and interests in government.
What is a Representative Democracy?
300
This man is called "The Father of Athenian Democracy" by historians. Under his influence, citizens could submit laws for debate!
Who is Cleisthenes?
300
The Frenchman wrote "The Social Contract" and he argued that the only legitimate form of government came from the consent of the governed.
Who is Jean Jacques Rousseau?
300
The Constitutional Convention was initially called to REFORM this governing document, which was shown to be too weak to hold the emerging country together.
What is the Articles of Confederation?
300
This was the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which nobles held land from the king in exchange for military service and taxes.
What is Feudalism?
400
It is the broad category of government in which one person has all of the power. An example would be a dictatorship!
What is an Autocracy?
400
This Greek term describes the policy of exiling a dangerous politician from the city to prevent them from becoming to powerful!
What is "Ostracism?"
400
In the "The Spirit of Laws," this Frenchman argued that the powers of government should be separated into three distinct branches.
Who is Baron de Montesquieu?
400
This was a revolt consisting of farmers and war veterans who were protesting high taxes and economic troubles after the American Revolution!
What is Shays' Rebellion?
400
He is the big-time Federalist pictured here. He's not going to miss his shot!
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
500
This type of government recognizes God or a divine being as the ultimate authority. It uses religious law to settle disputes and rule the people.
What is a Theocracy?
500
The Greek age of Democracy ended after 180 years when this rival country conquered all of Greece.
What is Macedonia?
500
Locke described that everyone is born as a "blank slate" and it is our environments that shape who we are. He described this state using this latin phrase.
What is Tabula Rasa?
500
This term describes a system of government that divides power between a central, national government and smaller regional or state governments, with each level having its own distinct responsibilities and powers.
What is "federalism?"
500
He is the "Father of the Constitution" pictured here:
What is James Madison?