STAAR Points 6 Flashcards
his writing established the ideas that government is developed through the consent of the people and inalienable rights: life, liberty, and property.
John Locke.
document claiming the colonies independence from Great Britain, based on the political philosophies of Locke, Montesquieu, and Blackstone.
Declaration of Independence (1776)
French philosopher who defined the principles of checks and balances and separation of powers.
Charles de Montesquieu.
British judge whose Commentaries on English Law became the textbook for law students for two centuries.
William Blackstone.
rights/privileges believed to be given by god that cannot be taken away by man. these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
unalienable rights.
refusal to obey certain laws for the purpose of influencing government policy usually through nonviolent means such as boycotts, picketing, and refusals to pay taxes.
civil disobedience.
refusal to buy certain goods.
boycott.
