Government Unit 2

Front

Ancient Greece/Athens had the first __________ which greatly influenced the US government.

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Democracy

Front

Ancient Rome set up a _____ where citizens elected representatives to rule.

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Republic

Front

Who believed in a social contract between the people and the government in which people gave up some freedom in order to have their rights protected? Options: Voltaire, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Hobbes

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Rousseau

Front

Thomas Hobbes believed that all humans are _______________.

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selfish and wicked

Front

According to John Locke, which rights were guaranteed by natural law? Options: trial by jury and no cruel punishments, freedom of speech and the press, life, liberty, and property, freedom of worship and the right to petition

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life, liberty, and property

Front

Which enlightenment thinker believed that a strong government is needed to keep order?

Back

Hobbes

Front

Which thinker introduced the idea of separation of powers for effective government?

Back

Baron de Montesquieu

Front

The king of what country was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

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England

Front

In 1689, Monarchs were forced by Parliament in England to sign this bill:

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English Bill of Rights

Front

English Pilgrims traveling to Massachusetts to settle wrote this in 1620: Mayflower Compact, Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence.

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Mayflower Compact