EOC Week 1 Vocab Quizs

John Locke's natural rights

• LIFE

• LIBERTY

• PROPERTY

• HAPPINESS

John Locke

(1632-1704)

Who was John Locke?

• An enlightenment thinker who influenced the Declaration of Independence with his ideas of Natural Rights

• A famous scientist known for his laws of motion

• A political leader during the American Revolution

• A philosopher who focused on existentialism

self-government

• A country's ability to govern itself

• A system where citizens have no say in decisions

• A form of government led by a monarch

• A type of government that relies on foreign powers

How did Ancient Greece influence the U.S?

• It was the Birthplace of Democracy

• It was known for its advanced technology

• It had a monarchy system

• It was primarily an agricultural society

Separation of Powers

• The power of government is divided into three equal powers: LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, & JUDICIAL.

• The power of government is concentrated in a single branch.

• The power of government is divided into two branches: LEGISLATIVE and EXECUTIVE.

• The power of government is divided into four branches: LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, and ADMINISTRATIVE.

Federalist

• Wanted a STRONG central/national/federal government

• Advocated for states' rights

• Supported a weak central government

• Promoted isolationism

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense

(1776)

What was the significance of Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

• A pamphlet that inspired people in the Thirteen Colonies to declare and fight for independence from Great Britain in the summer of 1776.

• A book that outlined the economic benefits of remaining loyal to Great Britain.

• A collection of essays advocating for the abolition of slavery in the colonies.

• A novel that depicted the life of a soldier during the American Revolution.

Mayflower Compact 

(1620)

• A document signed by the English colonists on the Mayflower ship that established self-government.

• A treaty between the English colonists and Native Americans.

• A declaration of independence from British rule.

• A charter granting land to the English colonists.

ANTI-Federalist

• Wanted a strong central government

• Wanted a weak central/national/federal government

• Wanted states to have equal power

• Wanted a monarchy

Social Contract

• People give up some small freedoms in exchange for protection from the government.

• People have the right to do whatever they want without any restrictions.

• The government has absolute power over the citizens' lives.

• Citizens must pay taxes without receiving any services.