Civics EOC- Origins and Purposes of Law and Government

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

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

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

• Natural Rights

• Natural Law

• Rule of Law

Describe John Locke's theory of social contract

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

• Government gives up some rights in order for the people to protect them.

• People protect their own rights.

• Self Government

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

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

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

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• English Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

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

• Common Sense

• Magna Carta

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• Declaration of Independence

Who wrote "Common Sense"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

Give specific examples of colonial responses to English policies.

• Boycott British goods

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• Tea Act

What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the Declaration of Independence?

• Taxation without representation

• Stamp Act

• Coercive Acts

• No representation in English Parliament

Explain the meaning of, “consent of the governed”, as stated in the Declaration of Independence.

• The powers of the U.S. government are given to it by the Legislative Branch

• The powers of the U.S. government are given to it by the Constitution

• The powers of the U.S. government are given to it by the Magna Carta

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