U1 P1 Flashcards
1
Q
The Enlightenment
A
Importance of science and reason
2
Q
Social contract
A
The people consent to the powers of government
3
Q
Thomas Hobbes
A
Advocates strong government that would protect us
from each other.
4
Q
John Locke’s
A
favored government that respects
people’s natural rights (*life, liberty, & property”)
5
Q
Monarchy (Aristotle)
A
Rule by one (Definition); The President (U.S. Constitution)
6
Q
Aristocracy
A
Rule by an elite (Definition); The Senate (U.S. Constitution)
7
Q
Democracy
A
Rule by many (Definition); The House (U.S. Constitution)
8
Q
direct or participatory democracy
A
direct vote of all citizens
9
Q
representative democracy or republic
A
citizens elect voting representatives.
