Key Principles of Democracy
The idea that government gets power from the people.
Popular Sovereignty
This ancient civilization is known for developing direct democracy.
Greece
This 1776 document explained why the colonies broke away from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
Locke’s ideas most influenced this phrase: “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
Natural Rights
A system of government in which power comes from the people
Democracy
The principle that government power must be restricted.
Limited Government
This civilization inspired the idea of a republic with elected representatives.
Rome
America’s first government under this document was too weak.
Articles of Confederation
Montesquieu’s ideas influenced the creation of this government structure.
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances
Freedom from excessive government control
Liberty
Dividing government into legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
Separation of Powers
Requires everyone, including leaders, to obey the law
Rule of Law
This document created the structure of the U.S. government in 1787.
US Constitution
What is an idea that the Enlightenment brought forth?
Answers may vary
Citizens elect representatives to make laws
Republic
When branches can stop each other from becoming too powerful.
Checks and Balances
Who was democracy limited to in Ancient Greece?
Only Males
These first ten amendments protect individual freedoms.
Bill of Rights
Thomas Jefferson used this mans ideas when drafting the Declaration of Independence
John Locke
Government authority comes from the people
Consent of the governed
What is one purpose of government in protecting Democracy?
•Government protects individual rights
•Laws maintain order and stability
•Power is limited to prevent abuse
•Government reflects the will of the people
This group of people studied past governments (Greece, Rome) before writing America's Constitution.
Founding Fathers
These essays were written to support ratification of the Constitution.
Federalists Papers
This man believed the following: Political power comes from the people, Laws should reflect the general will, Government represents the people’s interests, Popular sovereignty is essential
Rousseau
Agreement between people and government
Social Contract