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According to Plato, who make the best leader? Philosopher King
Which two groups follow a moral code of law? Jews and Christians
What form of democracy did the Romans have? Republic
What form of democracy did the Greeks have? Direct Democracy
King John signed what important document in 1215? Magna Carta
Type of law handed down by the Jews and Christians? Moral code of law
Who rules in the "Rule of Law"? The law
Document that started the American Revolution? The Declaration of Independence
What are natural rights according to John Locke? Life, liberty, property
Which Enlightened thinker most influenced the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution? John Locke
Which thinker believed in the separation of powers? Montesquieu
Who is known as the Liberator of Latin America? Simon Bolivar
First ten ammendments to the U.S. Constitution are called? Bill of Rights
Jews and Christians believe everyone is? Equal
Enlightenment thinker who thought direct democracy was the best government? Rousseau
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Thomas Jefferson
The Ten Commandments handed down from the Jews and Christians is what kind of law? Moral and Ethical
The government in America is more like which ancient group than any other? Romans
Government ruled by the rich. Aristocracy
Religions that worship one god. Monotheistic
The American document that has influenced the world. Constitution
Aristotle felt __________ was not a legitimate form of government because it took away the will of the people. Tyranny
Which thinker thought that "man was born free and everywhere is in chains"? Rousseau
How did the Magna Carta (1215) contribute to the development of the English government? It limited the power of the monarch
Jewish and Christian beliefs differ from the Greco-Roman tradition in matters concerning the importance of Belief in one God
Aristotle believed that government actions must adhere to the Law
The Magna Carta means The Great Charter
Which of the following is a concept from classical Athens that is central to Western political thought today? Individual achievement, dignity, and worth are of great importance
"for the administration of justice...is the principle of order in political society." From Aristotle's statement, it can be inferred that Laws maintain the stability of the nation
Who is considered the father of the Constitution? Madison
What does inalienable mean? Can't be taken away
What are our inalienable rights according to our Constitution? Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
When a country's constitution requires the branches of government to remain independent of each other, it is adhering to the constitutional principle of __________. Separation of powers
According to Locke, what is the purpose of government? To protect our natural rights
What do the people have the right to do if the government is no longer protecting their natural rights? Rebel
Enlightenment thinker who discussed the ideas of a "Social Contract". Rousseau
In which of the following documents is the principle of limitation of governmental power first stated? Magna Carta
Who believed that in an ideal society the government should be controlled by a class of "philosopher kings"? Plato
: passion influences those in power, even the best of men, but law is reason without desire. . . . Aristotle What is he saying? Government actions must adhere(follow)the law
Many constitutions from around the world used _____________ as inspiration United States Constitution
Both the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man emphasized the idea that governments must Protect the rights of people
Natural Rights Philosophy Emphasizes individual rights to life, liberty and property. What document best exemplifies the natural rights philosophy described above? The Declaration of Independence
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