Ancient Greece/Rome
This ancient empire is an example of an indirect democracy.
Who is Ancient Rome
When was the Magna Carta written?
1215
The Enlightenment Era was characterized by a belief in the power of ____________________ _____________________.
What is human reason?
The Legislative Branch ___________ laws.
Makes
Despot
Who is a ruler with absolute authority
This ancient empire is an example of a direct democracy.
Who is Ancient Greece?
When was the final revision of the Magna Carta written/signed?
1225
What philosophy was Rosseau known for?
Popular Sovereignty and the Social Contract
The Executive Branch __________ laws.
Enforces
Divine Rights
What are the powers given to monarchs by God?
Remember: Monarchs (Kings) were believed to have been chosen to rule however they saw fit BY GOD
The people vote for representatives, who are basic citizens, that then administer the government and vote to pass laws
What is a representative Democracy?
Who primarily benefited from the Magna Carta?
Who are the Nobility/Upper-Classes/Lords/Vassals of England?
What philosophy was Montesquieu known for?
Separation of Powers
The Judicial Branch ______________ laws.
interprets/evaluates
Popular Sovereignty
What is the power people have to make political decisions?
Slaves, Children, Women
These people were. . .
Who were not citizens in Ancient Greece?
What are the Rights of Englishmen?
Due Process
Trial by Jury of Peers
Freedom of Speech (within Parliament)
etc.
What philosophy was Hobbes known for?
The Social Contract
Who is the head of the Executive Branch?
Who is the President of the United States?
Direct Democracy
What is the ability of the people to directly help administer the government and vote to pass laws
Which country IS an example of a representative democracy?
Who is the United States?
Which amendment from the Bill of Rights does the following quote from the English Bill of Rights align with, "That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment."
What is the 8th Amendment?
What philosophy is John Locke known for?
Natural Rights
Who makes up the Judicial Branch?
The supreme court, the federal courts, the state courts, and local courts
Feudalism
What is the system in which people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and worked and fought for them in return