According to Thomas Hobbes, how did he view the state of man?
What is "NASTY, BRUTISH AND SHORT"
These commoners would make up Assemblies and elect their own to become Tribunes to protect their rights
Who are the PLEBIANS
The Twelve Tables were considered this, and presented in this area of Rome for all to see.
What is THE FIRST WRITTEN RULES OF ROME and presented in A PUBLIC FORUM ON BRONZE TABLETS
"REMEMBER THE LADIES" was part of this womans attempt to persuade her husband to provide equal rights for women
Who is ABIGAIL ADAMS
Paying taxes and Jury Selection are considered this
What is A CIVIC DUTY
What is NATURAL RIGHTS
Separation of Power created these four groups of government to properly keep the Roman Republic in order
What is:
SENATE- (made up of this group of Romans?)
ASSEMBLIES- (made up of this group of Romans?)
TRIBUNES (would help protect rights of who?)
CONSULS (how many?)
The Twelve Tables is a great written example of this, in Roman Government; making sure that the law applies to everyone and that laws govern society
What is RULE OF LAW
After viewing the front cover of HOBBES; LEVIATHAN; what are three observations regarding the drawing.
What is HOBBES BELIEVED MAN WAS GREATER THAN RELIGION
HOBBES BELIVED IN MONOTHEISM
HOBBES BELIEVED GIANT KING LIKE FIGURE-HOLDING A STAFF/SWORD-HE IS RULER OF RELIGION AND POWER OF STATE
HOBBES BELIEVED THAT ONE RULER HAS AUTHORITY OVER SOCIETY (CHURCHES/CASTLES/FARMS)
OVERALL DEPICTING THAT HOBBES BELIEVED THAT PEOPLE NEED A STRONG GOVERNMENT TO KEEP PEACE
Voting in elections in considered
What is A CIVIC RIGHT
A single sovereign or Monarchy, where one ruler should have total authority over the people was believed by which philosopher
Who is THOMAS HOBBES
Separation of Power divides government responsibilities into branches, to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power, the branches are
What are the:
EXECUTIVE BRANCH-ENFORCES
JUDICIAL BRANCH-INTERPRETS
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH-MAKES LAWS
This Law in the 12 Tables recognizes that Men were allowed to sell their children as slaves and make all decision for their wives and children
In the Book of Job; JOB 41, a Leviathan is considered what,
What is A POWERFUL SEA CREATURE THAT NO HUMAN CAN CONTROL, REPRESENTATING SOMETHING SO MIGHTY AND TERRIFYING THAT ONLY GOD HAS CONTROL OVER IT
What is VOLUNTEERING, RESPECTING THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS, STAYING INFORMED ABOUT ISSUES, PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY MEETINGS
This political idea has people agreeing to follow laws, and give up some power to the government and in return they would receive protection
What is SOCIAL CONTRACT
In the Roman Republic, governing was more complex due to the fact that Rome had these geographical components
What are LARGER POPULATIONS and LARGER TERRITORIES
Name five laws from the Twelve Tables
1. TRIAL PROCEDURES
2. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURES
3. FUNERAL RIGHTS
4. GUARDIANSHIP
5. JUDGMENT OF DEBT
6. LAND RIGHTS
7.PUNISHMENT
8.OWNERSHIP/POSSESSION
9.MARRIAGE
10.PATRIARCHAL POWER
11. PUBLIC LAW
12.LAW OF INJURY
Who is DEBORAH SAMPSON
A member of the community, who has rights duties/responsibilities is known as this
What is A CITIZEN
John Locke believed that people could do this to the government; to help bring balance of power and consent of the people
What is REBEL
Rule of Law states that everyone must follow the law, no matter who they are. The three principles that were used to ensure fairness were
What is:
EQUALITY-treated the same
TRANSPARENCY-government decisions are open and clear
ACCOUNTABILITY-Leaders and officials can be punished if they break the law
In this Law, if a person injured someone physically, you would have to suffer the same injury yourself, if found at fault
What is LAW OF INJURY
This woman was a spy during the Revolutionary War and warned local militia about British troops, helping them prepare for battle.
Who is CATHERINE BARRY
CIVICS can be defined as
What is THE STUDY OF RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF CITIZENS