STAAR Points 6

Question 0

His writings established the ideas that government is developed through the consent of the people and inalienable rights: life, liberty, and property

Answer 0

John Locke

Question 1

Document calming the colonies independence from Great Britain, based on the political philosophies of Locke, Montesquieu, and Blackstone

Answer 1

Declaration of Independence (1776)

Question 2

French philosopher who defined the principals of checks and balances and separation of powers

Answer 2

Charles de Montesquieu

Question 3

British judge whose Commentaries on English Law became the textbook for law students for two centuries

Answer 3

William Blackstone

Question 4

Rights/privileges believed to be given by God that cannot be taken away by man. These are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Answer 4

Unalienable Rights

Question 5

Refusal to obey certain laws for the purpose of influencing government policy usually through nonviolent means such as boycotts, picketing, and refusal to pay taxes

Answer 5

Civil Disobedience

Question 6

Refusal to buy certain goods

Answer 6

Boycott