Classical Heritage
what does rule of law mean
no one is above of the law
what are the three branches of government?
Legislative branch, Executive branch, Judicial branch.
Who fought in the French and Indian war?
The British fought the French and Indians.
What did the colonies become after declaring independence.
States.
what do public interest groups primarily do
Protects people's rights
Who was allowed to vote in Ancient Greece
Citizens(Men who were not slaves)
According to John Locke, Natural law guaranteed what three rights?
Natural Life
A.Life
B.Liberty
C.Property
Who was the main author of the declaration of independence.
Thomas Jefferson
How many branches of government were under the articles
One
Interest groups hire or form these to help candidates get elected that support their cause
PACS
What type of government did they have in Ancient Greece
Direct Democracy - everyone votes on everything, no elected leaders
What time period was referred to as the "age of reason"
The Enlightenment
Tremendous dept.
Describe the Articles of Confederation in one word.
Weak.
Interests groups hire or form these people to get laws written that favor their cause.
Lobbyists.
Name five things we get from Ancient Greece?
Representative democracy, written law, rule of law, civic participation, separation of powers.
Name 3 things that enlightenment thinkers attacked?
Enlightenment thinkers attacked
A.Divine rights of kings
B.The church
C.Inherited powers
Name two types of protest
Types of protest
A.Boycott
B.Petition
What two things they were unable to do since they only had one branch.
Articles could not:
A.Enforce the law
B.Interpet the law
what do lobbyists do
Convince lawmakers to support laws that help their interest groups.
What is the Greek word for city-state
polis
What are the three parts to the agreement with our government known as as the social contract?
Social contract (with Government)
A.The people swear allegiance
B.the government protects their natural rights
C.If they don't,the people should rebel.
What was the first battle of the revolutionary war.
Lexington and Concord,April 19, 1775.
What event showed real weakness in the Articles of Confederation
Shay's rebellion.
what is a fancy word for a lawsuit
litigation