13 questions
Definition of Ideal
a principle or standard of perfection that a person or group consistently tries to achieve
all people are treated the same way and valued equally
freedom
powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
Definition of Democracy
the chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams
a system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.
freedom
form of government where the power is in the hands of a single person.
Definition of Liberty
a system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.
the chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams
powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
freedom
Definition of Equality
a principle or standard of perfection that a person or group consistently tries to achieve
all people are treated the same way and valued equally
freedom
powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
John Locke believed in these 2 different ideas.
Life, liberty, property
It is the governments job to protect peoples natural rights (when they don’t, the govt. should be overthrown)
powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
Freedom
In 1776 voting rights were limited to the following.
White men
Land owning men
Adult men
Adult Women
What is an ideal?
What document is the foundation for the Ideals that we have been studying?
Magna Carta
The Pennsylvania State Constitution
The Declaration of Independence
What document sets up the Framework for the American system of government?
Magna Carta
The Pennsylvania State Constitution
The Declaration
The Constitution
Definition of Opportunity
the chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams
a system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.
freedom
form of government where the power is in the hands of a single person.
Definition of Rights
the chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams
a system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.
powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
form of government where the power is in the hands of a single person.
Definition of Monarchy
the chance for people to pursue their hopes and dreams
a system of government founded on the simple principle that the power to rule comes from the consent of the governed.
powers or privileges granted to people either by an agreement among themselves or by law
form of government where the power is in the hands of a single person.
Universal suffrage means?
Everyone suffers equally
Everyone has to pay the same percentage of taxes
Every citizen has to serve jury duty
All American citizens over 18 (26th Amendment) can legally vote