24 Colonial Influences and foundations flashcard

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Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

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to establish an orderly community

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The Mayflower Compact is the first example in America of _____?

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democratic self-government

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One reason Hammurabi's code is famous is that

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it was the first set of laws recorded in writing

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All 3 branches of government are separate

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Presidential

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Executive and Legislative branch are both part of Parliament. (Executive and Legislative branch combined.)

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Parliamentary

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The Enlightenment is

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intellectual movement--focused on reason and logic

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Which statement would John Locke agree most with? The purpose of government is to protect us from ourselves. The purpose of government is to protect our Natural Rights.

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The purpose of government is to protect our Natural Rights.

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Voltaire was a big influence on which foundational document?

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Bill of Rights

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Montesquieu had a big influence on what principle?

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Separation of powers

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Which of these is the Branch of Government that enforces the laws? Options: Judicial, Legislative, Executive

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Executive