Civics Flashcards for Grade 7

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Ancient Greece: Direct democracy

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vote on laws directly

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Magna Carta (1215)

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power of the English king

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John Locke: Natural rights

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liberty, property

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Social contract theory

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agree to be governed

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Articles of Confederation: Weakness

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power to tax

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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists

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central gov. vs. states’ rights

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Separation of powers

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government into branches

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Enlightenment influence on U.S. government

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individual rights and reason

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Limiting government power: Checks and balances

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branch controls the others

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Ancient Rome: Republic model

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elect representatives