Civics EOC- Origins and Purposes of Law and Government

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The Enlightenment idea of "separation of powers" was developed by

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Baron de Montesquieu

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John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as

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Natural Law

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Describe John Locke's theory of social contract

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People agree to give up some rights in order for the government to protect them.

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This document guaranteed that not even the King or Queen was above the law.

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Magna Carta

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What was the first document that established self government in the colonies?

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Mayflower Compact

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Pamphlet that was used to persuade members of the 2nd Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain?

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Common Sense

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Who wrote "Common Sense"?

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Thomas Paine

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Meaning of “consent of the governed” in the Declaration of Independence.

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The powers of the U.S. government are given to it by the people, or the governed.

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John Locke’s theory of _________________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property.

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Natural Rights

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Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States?

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Articles of Confederation