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What concept describes the belief that rulers are chosen by divine authority?
What concept describes the belief that rulers are chosen by divine authority?
- Constitutionalism
- Habeas Corpus
- Social Contract
- Divine Right of Kings (correct)
Which document established limits on the power of the English monarchy in 1689?
Which document established limits on the power of the English monarchy in 1689?
- Magna Carta
- Estates-General
- English Bill of Rights (correct)
- Constitution
What historical event is known as the Glorious Revolution?
What historical event is known as the Glorious Revolution?
- The establishment of the Rule of Law in England
- The signing of the Magna Carta
- The overthrow of King James II in 1688 (correct)
- The English Civil War
Which system is characterized by a ruler with total power unrestrained by laws or constitution?
Which system is characterized by a ruler with total power unrestrained by laws or constitution?
Which principle asserts that every individual is subject to the same laws?
Which principle asserts that every individual is subject to the same laws?
What term refers to a government led by a single, all-powerful leader?
What term refers to a government led by a single, all-powerful leader?
What is the purpose of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?
What is the purpose of the Magna Carta, signed in 1215?
Which of the following best describes the term 'constitutionalism'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'constitutionalism'?
What was the primary conflict during the English Civil War from 1642 to 1651?
What was the primary conflict during the English Civil War from 1642 to 1651?
Flashcards
Absolute Monarchy
Absolute Monarchy
A government where one ruler has absolute power, without any limitations.
Divine Right of Kings
Divine Right of Kings
The belief that a ruler's authority comes directly from God.
Constitutional Monarchy
Constitutional Monarchy
A system of government where a monarch's power is limited by laws and a constitution.
Monarch
Monarch
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Parliament
Parliament
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Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy
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Autocracy
Autocracy
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Constitution
Constitution
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Rule of Law
Rule of Law
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Study Notes
Forms of Government
- Absolute Monarchy: A single ruler holds complete power.
- Constitutional Monarchy: A ruler's power is limited by laws.
- Autocracy: A government controlled by a single, powerful leader.
- Constitutionalism: A system of government based on a constitution.
- Rule of Law: Everyone is subject to the same laws.
- Social Contract: An agreement between the people and the government.
- Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority.
Key Historical Figures and Events
- Monarch: A single ruler with supreme power.
- Czar (Tsar): Emperor of Russia.
- Parliament: A lawmaking body.
- Magna Carta (1215): A document that limited the power of the English monarchy.
- Glorious Revolution (1688): An English revolution.
- English Bill of Rights (1689): A document that limited the power of the English monarchy.
- English Civil War (1642-1651): A conflict between Parliament and the monarchy.
- Parliamentarian: A supporter of Parliament.
- Royalist: A supporter of the monarchy.
- Habeas Corpus: The right to challenge unlawful imprisonment.
Concepts and Ideas
- Divine Right of Kings: The belief that rulers are chosen by God.
- Absolutism: Rule by an absolute monarch.
- Bureaucracy: A complex system of officials.
- Enlightenment: An 18th-century intellectual movement emphasizing reason.
- Divine Right: The belief that monarchs are chosen by God.
- Royal Family: The family of a monarch.
- Estates-General: A historical French assembly of representatives.
- Versailles: Palace of French kings.
- Balance of Power: Distribution of power among different groups.
- Nobles: High-ranking members of society.
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Description
Explore various forms of government including absolute monarchy, constitutionalism, and the social contract. Additionally, examine key historical figures and pivotal events that shaped political systems, such as the Magna Carta and the English Civil War. Test your knowledge of how these concepts interconnect and influence modern governance.
