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The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by?
The Enlightenment idea of the separation of powers was developed by?
Baron de Montesquieu
John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of?
John Locke's theory that certain truths in society come from and are governed by nature is known as the theory of?
Natural Law
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract.
Describe John Locke's theory of social contract.
People gave up some of their rights to government in order to have better lives and protection.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.
This document guaranteed that not even the king or queen was above the law.
Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S. Constitution.
Explain the significance of the English Bill of Rights on the development of the U.S. Constitution.
What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies?
What was the first document that established self-government by creating a direct democracy in the colonies?
This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.
This pamphlet was used to persuade members of the Second Continental Congress and justified the ideals and reasons for independence from Great Britain.
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English policies.
Give specific examples of colonial responses to English policies.
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
What concerns of the colonists led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the Declaration of Independence?
What were the main complaints/arguments against Britain in the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property.
John Locke's theory of ___________ guaranteed that all individuals are entitled to basic rights such as life, liberty, and property.
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this document create?
Which document outlined the first form of government for the United States? Which system of government did this document create?
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
List some of the major weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?
What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the Constitution?
What was the main argument the Federalists used to support the ratification of the Constitution?
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitution.
List the arguments the Anti-Federalists used against ratifying the Constitution.
A legal member of a country is a?
A legal member of a country is a?
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen.
Name two ways a person can become a U.S. citizen.
List the steps in the naturalization process.
List the steps in the naturalization process.
What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans?
What are the major differences between Democrats and Republicans?
What is a plank?
What is a plank?
What is a platform?
What is a platform?
Give an example of media informing the public about government.
Give an example of media informing the public about government.
Give an example of how an individual can influence government.
Give an example of how an individual can influence government.
Give an example of how interest groups can influence government.
Give an example of how interest groups can influence government.
What is bias?
What is bias?
What is symbolism?
What is symbolism?
What is propaganda?
What is propaganda?
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?
Explain the major similarity between socialism and communism.
Explain the major similarity between socialism and communism.
A type of government in which the leadership is comprised of the few wealthy elite people is called?
A type of government in which the leadership is comprised of the few wealthy elite people is called?
What is monarchy?
What is monarchy?
What is autocracy?
What is autocracy?
What is the Federal System of government?
What is the Federal System of government?
What is a confederal system of government?
What is a confederal system of government?
What is a unitary system of government?
What is a unitary system of government?
What is the term for a system of government in which the power to make and execute laws is held by a parliament?
What is the term for a system of government in which the power to make and execute laws is held by a parliament?
What term means that all citizens are accountable to the law?
What term means that all citizens are accountable to the law?
Why is rule of law fundamental to the American legal system?
Why is rule of law fundamental to the American legal system?
Why is it an obligation or a duty for citizens to follow laws?
Why is it an obligation or a duty for citizens to follow laws?
Why do citizens pay taxes? How does this benefit society?
Why do citizens pay taxes? How does this benefit society?
Why is it important to have citizens serve on juries?
Why is it important to have citizens serve on juries?
Order the five rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment.
Order the five rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment.
Why was it important to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Why was it important to add the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
List the rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment (4D's).
List the rights guaranteed by the 5th amendment (4D's).
How do the fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth amendments protect the rights of the accused?
How do the fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth amendments protect the rights of the accused?
Why do you think the Framers included the 2nd amendment with respect to militias?
Why do you think the Framers included the 2nd amendment with respect to militias?
Why did the Framers include the 3rd amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Why did the Framers include the 3rd amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Explain the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments.
Explain the difference between the 6th and 7th amendments.
How does the Ninth Amendment safeguard individual liberties?
How does the Ninth Amendment safeguard individual liberties?
The division of powers between three branches of government is called?
The division of powers between three branches of government is called?
The ability of one branch of government to limit powers of the others is called?
The ability of one branch of government to limit powers of the others is called?
What is the purpose of checks and balances and separation of powers in the Constitution?
What is the purpose of checks and balances and separation of powers in the Constitution?
What is the 'highest law of the land' in the U.S.?
What is the 'highest law of the land' in the U.S.?
______________ law refers to the body of law that governs relationships between individuals and settles disputes.
______________ law refers to the body of law that governs relationships between individuals and settles disputes.
______________ law refers to the body of law that regulates the conduct of individuals.
______________ law refers to the body of law that regulates the conduct of individuals.
______________ law is based on the Constitution and Supreme Court decisions.
______________ law is based on the Constitution and Supreme Court decisions.
______________ law governs the behavior of men and women in all branches of the armed forces.
______________ law governs the behavior of men and women in all branches of the armed forces.
Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
Which amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.?
Which amendment guaranteed due process, equal protection under the law and granted rights of citizenship to African Americans?
Which amendment guaranteed due process, equal protection under the law and granted rights of citizenship to African Americans?
Which amendment guaranteed the right of suffrage regardless of previous condition of servitude?
Which amendment guaranteed the right of suffrage regardless of previous condition of servitude?
Which amendment, ratified in 1920, guaranteed women's suffrage?
Which amendment, ratified in 1920, guaranteed women's suffrage?
Which amendment outlawed the use of poll taxes as a requirement for voting?
Which amendment outlawed the use of poll taxes as a requirement for voting?
In the wake of the Vietnam War, which amendment was added to lower the voting age of U.S. citizens to 18?
In the wake of the Vietnam War, which amendment was added to lower the voting age of U.S. citizens to 18?
What Landmark Supreme Court case resulted in the principle of Judicial Review?
What Landmark Supreme Court case resulted in the principle of Judicial Review?
What Landmark Supreme Court case justified segregation and the principle of 'separate but equal'?
What Landmark Supreme Court case justified segregation and the principle of 'separate but equal'?
What Landmark Supreme Court case overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision by ruling that separate facilities were not equal and ended segregation in schools?
What Landmark Supreme Court case overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision by ruling that separate facilities were not equal and ended segregation in schools?
What Landmark Supreme Court case required states to provide free legal help to those who could not afford representation in court?
What Landmark Supreme Court case required states to provide free legal help to those who could not afford representation in court?
What Landmark Supreme Court case ruled that an individual's rights begin at the time of their arrest and required that individual be notified of these rights?
What Landmark Supreme Court case ruled that an individual's rights begin at the time of their arrest and required that individual be notified of these rights?
What Landmark Supreme Court case rules that juveniles accused of crimes receive the same due process as adults?
What Landmark Supreme Court case rules that juveniles accused of crimes receive the same due process as adults?
What Landmark Supreme Court case expanded interpretation of the First Amendment right to free speech in schools to also include freedom of expression?
What Landmark Supreme Court case expanded interpretation of the First Amendment right to free speech in schools to also include freedom of expression?
What Landmark Supreme Court case limited freedom of press in school publications?
What Landmark Supreme Court case limited freedom of press in school publications?
The Supreme Court ruled ___________ that 'executive privilege' is only extended when connected to national security.
The Supreme Court ruled ___________ that 'executive privilege' is only extended when connected to national security.
What Landmark Supreme Court case ruled that the Supreme Court could overrule a state court's decisions on state laws (in regards to Election 2000)?
What Landmark Supreme Court case ruled that the Supreme Court could overrule a state court's decisions on state laws (in regards to Election 2000)?
When evaluating candidates for office, what are examples of things that might influence your decision?
When evaluating candidates for office, what are examples of things that might influence your decision?
All policies dealing with issues within the United States are considered ____________ policy.
All policies dealing with issues within the United States are considered ____________ policy.
__________________ is the government's plan for interacting with other countries of the world.
__________________ is the government's plan for interacting with other countries of the world.
The policy of _________ the income of U.S. citizens to fund government programs for the good of society is an example of domestic policy.
The policy of _________ the income of U.S. citizens to fund government programs for the good of society is an example of domestic policy.
Providing monetary aid, military assistance or food to nations in need in order to promote peace is an example of __________ policy.
Providing monetary aid, military assistance or food to nations in need in order to promote peace is an example of __________ policy.
This organization is an international assembly of nations to discuss and act on important global issues.
This organization is an international assembly of nations to discuss and act on important global issues.
This 'security alliance' between the United States and many European countries was originally formed to establish a united front against Soviet aggression during the Cold War and now engages in joint security and peacekeeping operations.
This 'security alliance' between the United States and many European countries was originally formed to establish a united front against Soviet aggression during the Cold War and now engages in joint security and peacekeeping operations.
This volunteer program provides technical assistance and cultural understanding between the United States and other nations.
This volunteer program provides technical assistance and cultural understanding between the United States and other nations.
This UN agency promotes worldwide health to combat the spread of diseases.
This UN agency promotes worldwide health to combat the spread of diseases.
Which UN agency promotes international trade among nations?
Which UN agency promotes international trade among nations?
What court is known as the 'World Court'?
What court is known as the 'World Court'?
This term describes a way in which the US can enter into an agreement with other nations to resolve conflicts or further relationships.
This term describes a way in which the US can enter into an agreement with other nations to resolve conflicts or further relationships.
The United States has used this mechanism to punish nations that violate human rights or otherwise threaten the interests of the United States.
The United States has used this mechanism to punish nations that violate human rights or otherwise threaten the interests of the United States.
In a federal system, _______________ powers are shared between the states and the national government.
In a federal system, _______________ powers are shared between the states and the national government.
The ability to protect borders is best performed by which level of government?
The ability to protect borders is best performed by which level of government?
The service of maintaining public libraries is best performed by which level of government?
The service of maintaining public libraries is best performed by which level of government?
What are the main sections of the Florida and U.S. Constitutions called?
What are the main sections of the Florida and U.S. Constitutions called?
In this form of government, all citizens in the community vote on all decisions.
In this form of government, all citizens in the community vote on all decisions.
Voting for representatives to carry out the work of government and make decisions is defined as what level of government?
Voting for representatives to carry out the work of government and make decisions is defined as what level of government?
____________ is a system of government that believes that society should organize and control the means of production for the welfare of all.
____________ is a system of government that believes that society should organize and control the means of production for the welfare of all.
_____________ is a system of government that believes that the state would own the land, capital, labor and make all economic decisions.
_____________ is a system of government that believes that the state would own the land, capital, labor and make all economic decisions.
In this form of government, a king or queen reigns over a kingdom or empire.
In this form of government, a king or queen reigns over a kingdom or empire.
A form of government in which only a few people rule.
A form of government in which only a few people rule.
A dictatorship is an example of this type of government in which one person holds all the power.
A dictatorship is an example of this type of government in which one person holds all the power.
The _________ type of democratic government that exists in Great Britain is led by a majority of its legislature who then chooses its executive that is called a ___________.
The _________ type of democratic government that exists in Great Britain is led by a majority of its legislature who then chooses its executive that is called a ___________.
In what type of government is a sovereign state governed as one single unit in which the central government is supreme?
In what type of government is a sovereign state governed as one single unit in which the central government is supreme?
Study Notes
Enlightenment and Government Concepts
- Separation of powers concept developed by Baron de Montesquieu.
- John Locke's Natural Law theory asserts that truths in society are governed by nature.
- Locke's social contract theory: individuals surrender some rights in exchange for government protection.
Historical Documents
- The Magna Carta established the principle that no one, including the monarch, is above the law.
- The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. Constitution by emphasizing the need to protect individual rights.
- The Mayflower Compact was the first self-governing document, introducing direct democracy in the colonies.
Independence and Colonial Responses
- "Common Sense" pamphlet justified American independence from Britain.
- Colonial actions against British policies included the Boston Tea Party, boycotts, protests, and literature campaigns.
Declaration of Independence
- Major grievances included taxation without representation and violations of rights.
- The Declaration argued that England failed to protect colonists' rights and abused its power.
Foundation of U.S. Government
- Articles of Confederation formed the initial U.S. government structure as a confederal system, lacking a central authority.
- Key weaknesses included the inability to tax, enforce laws, and regulate trade.
Constitution and Bill of Rights
- The Preamble outlines the Constitution's goals and principles.
- Federalists supported a stronger government for ratifying the Constitution, while Anti-Federalists feared a powerful central government without a bill of rights.
Citizenship
- Citizens are legal members of a country, with ways to attain citizenship including birth and naturalization.
- The naturalization process involves applying, residency, fingerprinting, interviews, and taking an oath.
Political Parties and Platforms
- Democrats advocate for a larger government with extensive social programs; Republicans support a smaller government that emphasizes individual and community support.
- Political platforms consist of broad ideas, while planks refer to specific issues within those platforms.
Rights and Amendments
- The First Amendment guarantees five main freedoms: Religion, Assembly, Speech, Press, and Petition (RASPP).
- The Bill of Rights was added to protect individual freedoms and satisfy Anti-Federalist concerns.
Supreme Court Cases
- Landmark cases include:
- Marbury vs. Madison: Established Judicial Review.
- Brown vs. Board of Education: Overturned segregation.
- Miranda vs. Arizona: Rights of the accused upon arrest.
- Tinker vs. Des Moines: Expanded free speech in schools.
Types of Government
- Oligarchy: Rule by a few wealthy individuals.
- Monarchy: Governed by a king or queen.
- Autocracy: One individual possesses absolute power.
- Federal System: Power divided between national and state governments.
- Unitary System: Central authority holds supreme power.
Political and Foreign Policies
- Domestic policies address issues within the U.S., while foreign policies guide interactions with other nations.
- Treaties resolve conflicts or build relationships with other countries.
International Organizations
- The UN promotes global health and international cooperation.
- NATO is a military alliance established for collective security.
Civic Responsibilities
- Citizens must follow laws, serve on juries, and pay taxes, which fund public services.
- Rule of Law ensures that all individuals are accountable under the law, fundamental to American democracy.
Economic Systems
- Socialism: Society controls production for communal benefit.
- Communism: State owns all resources, making all economic decisions.
Government Structures
- Direct democracy involves citizens voting on every issue, while representative democracy elects officials to make decisions on behalf of the populace.
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