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Civ U1 T1

Civ U1 Topic1

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The photo from class of the large ruler holding the sword and scepter over the small city was the idea of.... That sovereign rulers get their right to rule from the people
What enlightened philosopher believed that rulers get their right to rule from the people? John Locke
What type of relationship did he believe in? Social contract
What did John Locke believe people should do if the government did not honor the Social Contract? They can abolish or alter the govt
Aritstotle believed in what type of government? Democracy
Democracy started where? Greece (Athens)
Which people had all the power in a democracy? Free men
In Roman times, what people worked with the lawmakers? Advisors
What "system" of government has all the power coming from the Central government (look at our arrow paper)? Unitary
What "system" of government has powers shared like the US? Federal (arrows go in both directions) (did you look at our arrow paper??)
What country has a parliamentary system of government? United Kingdom
Do the citizens elect the Prime Minister of England? no
Which Enlightened philosopher believed in separation of powers? Montesquieu
Why? so each branch could check and balance each other
What principle is found both in the Magna Carta and the Constitution? Rule of law
What was the Mayflower Compact? Look at your notes
Be able to name at least 3 weaknesses of the A.O.C
Created by: mmorris50
 

 



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