People
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
For religious reasons.
Which form of democracy was used in Ancient Greece?
Direct Democracy
What is the social contract?
The people give up some small freedoms; the government protects them.
Which system of government does the U.S. have?
Federal or Federal System
Money that we pay to the government in exchange for public services (roads, schools, garbage pickup, playgrounds...)
Taxes
Who is in charge in an Autocracy?
One person, usually a dictator
In Ancient Babylon, this King wrote down laws for all to see (an eye for an eye)
Hammurabi (code of Hammurabi)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
It announced that the 13 colonies were independent from British rule.
A system of government in which the central/federal government has 100% of the power.
Unitary System
What do the terms absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?
One single ruler
What is Montesquieu well known for?
Separation of Powers
Where was the Magna Carta signed?
England
What are all of Locke’s natural rights?
Life, Liberty, Property
What is an oligarchy?
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution is called what?
Definition: The government is divided into three separate branches that do their own specific jobs
Separation of Powers
What did the Magna Carta do to the King in 1215?
Limited the King's power
Which form of democracy was used in Ancient Rome?
Republic or Republican or Representative Democracy
Judeo-Christian Tradition
Which level of the U.S. government holds the highest authority?
Federal
Definition: The system that allows the three branches of government to make sure the other branches don't become too powerful
Checks and Balances
This person created the idea that nobody's life, liberty, or property can be taken away unjustly.
John Locke
Laws in England that protect citizens rights
English Bill of Rights
What did the Mayflower Compact establish in 1620?
Self-Government
Which government system gives states the most power?
Confederal
Define Grievance
Complaint