Philosophical Foundations Of Government Flashcards
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Montesquieu
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Believed there should be 3 branches of government
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English bill of rights
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Stated rights for English; influenced the bill of rights
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What is the magna carta
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The king was not above the law
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John Locke
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Challenged the kings rights to rule; natural rights(life,liberty,pursuit of happiness)
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What influence did James Madison have
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Father of the constitution; introduced the VA plan
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The mayflower compact
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Established a system based on majority rule
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What influences did Benjamin Franklin have
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He was a diplomat negotiator
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What did Washington warn the nation about his farewell address
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The creation of political parties
