According to John Locke, "natural rights" are...

(choose all that are correct)

The __________________ was a movement of ideas in Europe and America in the late 17th and 18th centuries that later inspired the Founding Fathers

The idea of "separation of powers" came from which influential thinker?

Locke's theory of social contract stated that the individual subjects (people) of a king/queen had a right to rebel against authority if...

Which of the following was a grievance outlined in the Declaration of Independence

Which of the following led colonists to begin seeking independence from British rule?

(Choose ALL that apply)

Which of the following documents confirmed the rights of English subjects after the overthrow of King James II in the Glorious Revolution

According to the Declaration of Independence, the role of government is...

What was Parliament's first direct tax on legal documents, pamphlets, paper, dice, and playing cards in the American Colonies called?

Thomas Jefferson was...

The Declaration of Independence was declared on what day?

The US Bill of Rights was based off of which document?

The idea that powers in government should be divided into three branches is called

The idea that men are born with certain privileges such as life, liberty, and property, is called

Which document described the reasons why the colonists broke away from Great Britain?

Which document promoted the idea of self-government?

Who was the leader of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?

THe following were grievances against the king EXCEPT

What are the ways a person can become a citizen of the USA?

System of overlapping the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to permit each branch to check the actions of the others.

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?

People give up some portion of their freedom in exchange for ____, according to Thomas Hobbes.

What is a social contract?

Time period in Europe during the 17th & 18th Centuries when Philosophers began applying the concept of reason to the political environment and challenged absolutism (unlimited government).

An Unlimited Government where the king or queen have unlimited power

Philosopher who believed in natural rights and a social contract in order to have government. Believed the job of government was to protect peoples’ natural rights.

Locke's natural rights. Everyone is born with these.

Philosopher who believed that government should have separation of powers and checks and balances.

The ability of branches of government to limit the power of other branches.

Why did Montesquieu believe government should have separation of powers?

Every citizen is given an equal vote in government and together everyone makes all of the important decisions

There is a sole ruler over the people, and this ruler is often oppressive and limits the rights of their citizens

The government takes an active role in the economy to make sure things are fair and private ownership is allowed.

One person rules by themselves with unlimited power. There are two types: monarchy and dictatorship.

The government controls the entire economy and controls all production and distribution of goods. There is no private ownership.

Citizens elect lawmakers to represent their interests in government. Also known as an indirect democracy or a republic.

There are no rules, no one in charge, and no government.

King or queen has total control over the country.

A small group of people are in charge. They are typically wealthy.