VOCAB
A system of government by the people or all the eligible members of a state
democracy
Democracy is a Greek concept focusing on a system of government in which political power is held by the ________________________.
people
Which enlightenment thinker came up with the idea for the Social Contract?
John Locke
This document first limited the power of the King of England
Magna Carta
An ancient Greek word for city-state
polis
Which Enlightenment thinker came up with the idea for the Separation of Powers?
Montesquieu
If you sold a newspaper in 1765 you would have to put what on it?
Tax Stamp
Written by Thomas Paine, this document helped spark the American Revolution
Common Sense
Rights that cannot be taken away by governments, such as life, liberty and property
Natural Rights
Which of the following best describes the Enlightenment concept "Rule of Law?"
All people must follow laws and the laws must be enforced fairly
This Act allowed royal troops to stay in the homes of any colonist or empty buildings
Quartering Act
This document established the concept of being Self Governing
Mayflower Compact
This word means "citizens participate in government"
Civic Participation
Fill in the Blank: Athens developed into a/an ______________________ ___________________, with power directly in the hands of the citizens after being ruled by oligarchs.
Direct Democracy
What are the Natural Rights John Locke say people are born with?
Life, Liberty, and Property
After Parliament repealed (took away) the Stamp Act, they still needed to collect money, so they passed the _______________ ________________
Townshend Acts
This document expanded the rights of the people of Great Britain
What is the English Bill of Rights
A formal complaint or accusation that someone has suffered a wrong or hardship, or that their rights have been violated
Grievance
Jewish and Christian teachings emphasized acting justly and performing good deeds. This was known as ____________ _______________ of Justice
Ethical Ideas
Legislative Branch ____________ the laws.
Executive Branch ____________ the laws.
Judicial Branch ______________ the laws.
Makes
Enforces
Interprets
After Parliament repealed the Townshed Acts, they taxed the tea coming to the colonies which led to this event______________
Boston Tea Party
This document was written by Pilgrims coming to the New World