Types of Governments
The Greek meaning of this type of Government translates to "People Power"
Democracy
Of the four philosophers we studied, two come from this country.
Britain/England
There are how many sections in the Declaration of Independence?
5-Introduction, Preamble, Accusations, Condemnations, Conclusion
The Articles of Confederation gave more power to the:
State Governments
Fill in the blank: "We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more ________ Union"
Perfect
This type of Government is ruled by a King or Queen.
Monarchy
Hobbes stated the state of nature can be characterized as:
Extreme Competition
Which section of the Declaration of Independence included the words, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights.
The Preamble
According to Article V how many votes would each state get in Congress?
1
Fill in the blank: "establish Justice, insure domestic ___________"
Tranquility
According to the video we watched, this type of Government is on the very far right of the political spectrum.
Anarchy
Locke believed the rights of "Life, Liberty and Property are
God given/Unalienable
Who was the Declaration of Independence directed to?
King George III
According to Article V how many delegates would each state get?
No less than 2 no more than 7 members.
Fill in the blank: "provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of ________"
Liberty
This type of Government is ruled by an Elite Upper class.
Oligarchy/Aristocracy
Daily Double!!!
Montesquieu was best known for writing this great work of history of political theory and jurisprudence.
The Spirit of Laws
What are the unalienable Rights written in the Preamble?
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
According to the Articles of Confederation, what is one power states possessed that Congress did not?
Enforcing laws, regulating commerce, administering justice, and levying taxes
Daily Double!!!
Who was the first state to ratify the Constitution?
Delaware
In this type of Government, there is no private property.
Communism
Rousseau believed this theory that people could only experience true freedom if they lived in a civil society that ensured the rights and well-being of its citizens
Social Contract Theory
Daily Double!!!
Who's name was signed the largest on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
According to the Articles of Confederation, What is one power the Federal Government had that the states did not?
declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Native Americans
Daily Double!!!
Who was the last state to ratify the Constitution?
Rhode Island