Starr 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 black stone
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 black stone
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 refusal to pay taxes
Civil disobedience
Refusal to buy certain goods
Boycott