Unit 1 leap review flashcardizz

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Who first developed the idea of democracy?

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Ancient Athens

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What type of government did Ancient Rome first develop?

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Republic

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According to Thomas Hobbes, life in a state of nature is:

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Nasty, brutish, and short

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What did John Locke believe all people have?

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Natural Rights (Life, Liberty, Property)

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Who promoted the "Separation of Powers" to prevent corruption?

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Baron de Montesquieu

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What is the rule by one person called?

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Autocracy

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What is a key characteristic of an Absolute Monarchy?

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No limits on their power

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In a Constitutional Monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by what?

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A Parliament and/or a Constitution

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Which type of government is characterized by rule by priests or religious leaders?

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Theocracy

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In a Republic, how are laws made and enforced?

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By elected representatives