Unit 1 Test

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

No one is above the law, everyone is equal under the law—even the President!

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

Citizens of a country give their permission to be governed by the country’s government, and they do this by voting.

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

The belief that the government should have certain restrictions in order to protect the individual rights and civil liberties of citizens.

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

The requirement that a government cannot deprive a person of their life, liberty, or property without going through the court system.

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

A monarchy in which the ruler is limited by the Constitution or law.

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

A system that allows each branch of government to change or veto acts of another branch so as to prevent any one branch from having too much power.

What is the term corresponding to this definition?

Rights we possess upon being born. Similar terms include “inalienable rights” and “universal rights.” These are something every human has. Regardless of their status on the world, their religion, or how much money they have.

What is the corresponding term to this definition?

The unspoken agreement between individuals to give up certain natural rights in order to enjoy the benefits to society. For instance, humans give up the natural right to yell as loud as they want whenever they want in return for the comforts of a respectful, ordered society.

What is the corresponding term to this definition?

The idea that the government should be divided into 3 separate branches: the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch.

What is the corresponding term to this definition?

A period of time, starting around 1715, when people developed new ideas about human existence, including people’s basic rights and the purpose of government.