Unit 1 Vocab Flashcard

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Philosopher describing a natural state of equality, advocating for surrendering liberties to government for peace and order.

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Hobbes/Leviathan

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In this government, citizens' economic, political, and social lives are controlled.

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Authoritarian

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King John's tyranny led to a document introducing limited government, due process, trial by jury, and protection of property and civil liberties.

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Magna Carta

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Philosopher who believes in unalienable natural rights: life, liberty, property.

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Locke

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Example of an oligarchy:

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The people led by a small group who usually force their way in.

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Latin terms "Demo" and "Kratos" mean people rule

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Democratic

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Government system combining executive and legislative branches; people elect legislature, which chooses executive.

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Parliamentary

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This government type works on a small scale where citizens rule themselves instead of electing representatives.

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Direct Democracy

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US government has 3 branches: legislative, executive, judicial. Type of government?

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Presidential

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Document limiting monarchy; akin to US rights like free speech and no cruel punishment.

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English Bill of Rights