Historical Influences Flashcards
Ancient Greece, Rome, Judeo-Christian Influences, Influential Documents, and Enlightment Thinkers
What is Legislation?
A written law
What is a direct democracy?
A system where all citizens vote directly on laws.
What is the Magna Carta?
A document from 1215 that limited the king’s power and established individual rights.
What does separation of powers mean?
Dividing govt. power into 3 branches.
What did the Romans believe about govt?
They believed in a representative govt, like the Senate and Consuls.
What are natural rights according to John Locke?
Life, liberty, and property.
What is the Mayflower Compact?
A 1620 agreement by the pilgrims to govern themselves.
What did Montesquieu believe about government?
Government power should be separated into three branches to ensure fairness.
What is the difference between a “direct democracy” and a “republic”?
In a direct democracy, citizens vote on laws directly; in a republic, representatives vote on behalf of citizens.
