Government vocab
What is the definition of government?
The system or organization a society uses to make an enforced laws, maintain order and provide services
Using physical strength or threats to influence other others
Force
A government in which political power belongs to the people
Democracy
Who had the idea of natural rights and the right to change an unjust government?
John Locke
What is the first section of the declaration of independence?
Preamble
What is the definition of power?
The ability to influence control or direct the behavior of others
Controlling money, property or other resources
Wealth
Government led by king queen or hereditary ruler
Monarchy
Who believed in a strong government is necessary to maintain order and security
Thomas Hobbs
Which philosopher had a very strong influence in the declaration of independence
John Locke
Authority
The legitimate right to use power or make decision decisions
Having an important job title or position
Position
Government in which one person holds most political power
Dictatorship
Who believed in separation of powers and preventing government from becoming too powerful was important
Montesquieu
What were the articles of confederation?
The first American government
Legitimacy
The belief that the government has the right to rule
Having influence because people respect, admire or support you
Popularity
Government in which religious leaders or religious beliefs, play a major role in government
Theocracy
Who believe the government should reflect the will of the people
Ruusseau
What was the constitutional convention?
The meeting of the 13 colonies to amend the articles of confederation
Sovereignty
The supreme authority of a government to rule itself and make its own decisions
Having the ability to create or enforce rules
Laws
Government in which citizens elect representative to make decisions
Republic
What was the social contract?
The idea that the people had to give the government their permission for them to govern them
What was a great compromise
This was the idea that combined the Virginia and the New Jersey plan to create both the house and the Senate