USG Unit 2 Vocabulary Part 1

Document written in 1215 that limited the power of the King of England and protected certain rights for the nobles,

such as the rule of law and trial by a jury.

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Document written in 1689 which expanded the rights of the Parliament and the people, while limiting the powers of the king. Included the right to a fair trial, no excessive bail, or cruel and unusual punishment.

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Document from 1620, which created the first agreement for self-government in America.

It was signed by the Pilgrims and set up a government for the Plymouth colony.

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

Document that officially declared the colonies independence from Great Britain

and contained a list of grievances against King George.

Produced by the Second Continental Congress.

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

What is the name of the document that governed the states before the U.S. Constitution?

Failed due to its many weaknesses.

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

A country's rule book that explains the type of government, how its laws are made and the rights and responsibilities of the citizens.

• Rule of Law

• Popular Sovereinty

• Judicial Review

• Constitution

According to John Locke, what is the social contract theory?

• A contract between individuals and their government to protect their rights and maintain order.

• A contract between individuals to form a community.

• A contract between individuals and their families to establish rules.

How does Thomas Hobbes describe the state of nature?

• Peaceful and harmonious

• Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short

• Equal and just

• Utopian and perfect

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

Which of the following is NOT a Natural Right according to John Locke?

• Equality

• Property

• Life

• Liberty