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 claiming the colonies independence from Great Britain, based on the political philosophies of Locke, Montesquieu, and blackstone.

Answer 1

Deceleration of independence(1776)

Question 2

French philosopher who defined the principles 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 right

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