Vocabulary Quiz Unit 1

Natural Rights

Rights that must be respected by the government

Social Contract

unwritten contract between a government and its people. the government agrees to provide protection for the rights of all in exchange for limitations on the natural rights

Popular Soveignity

The idea that “power comes from the people”. If the governemnt violates the rights, they can hold the government accountable.

Separation of Powers (Montesquieu)

Judicial, legislative, executive branches.

• Powers must be limited to limit the corruption of a single branch.

Checks & Balances

a set of ways other government bodies can limit or override the power of another

Federalism

A form of government that is split between state and federal governments.

Declaration of Independence

• Declares independence from Great Britian

• Explains to the world the issues with Great Britian’s rule

Praticipatory Democracy

emphasizes public involvement in politics

• referendum

• initiative