Democracy
_________ first form of Direct Democracy.
_______ had the first Republic.
Which are Athens and Rome
The government of the United States is a ___________. (be specific)
What is a Representative Democracy/Republic.
The rights of “life, liberty, and property” that John Locke argued for.
What are Natural Rights?
English writer of Two Treatises on Government
People are the source of power
Government must protect our natural rights
Who is John Locke?
The writer of the declaration of independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Type of democracy founded on the principle of elected officials representing a group of people
What is a Representative Democracy
Hitler is an example of this type of Government.
What is a Dictatorship.
Theory that society gives up certain rights to the government in exchange for protection and other benefits.
What is a Social Contract?
Supporter of independence and Writer of "Common Sense."
Who is Thomas Paine
Mr. Beverly's favorite football team.
Who are the Carolina Panthers?
Direct Participation of many, if not most, people in a society, not only in government but in public life as well.
What is Participatory Democracy
In a _____________government, the government controls all aspects of the country's economy.
What is Communism.
the idea that government and religion should be kept separate
What is Separation of church and state.
French writer on:
Freedom of speech
Religious toleration
Separation of
church & state
Who is Voltaire?
The number of Kids Mr. Beverly has is______
What is 2? double points if you remember one of their names, triple if you know both.
nongovernmental groups organize to try to exert influence on political decision making. (Interest Groups)
What is Pluralist Democracy?
A government controlled by the aristocracy.(rich people).
What is an Oligarchy?
Powers in government should be divided among an executive, legislative, and judicial.
What is separation of church and state.
French writer of On the Spirit of Laws
Wrote about the importance of a separation of powers
This provides “checks & balances”
Who is Montesquieu?
The photo on my presentation with my friend and mountains in the background, was taken in what country?
What is Switzerland
Elected representatives who are people of resources and influence act as trustees for the people who elected.
What is Elite Democracy?
Alliance of independent states
Central organization only handles those matters that member states assign to it
What is a Confederation
A government's power cannot be absolute.
What is Limited Government
English advocate for women’s rights
Wrote A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Who is Mary Wollstonecraft
Where does my Wife work?
Holbrook