Unit 1: Intro. to Civics - Fall '23

Which best describes the Enlightenment's impact on democracy?

_____________ - sovereignty resides in and belongs to the people: they are the ultimate source of all authority.

Idea from Rome.

Often called a Republic .

Decisions made by elected representatives.

Idea from Athens.

Decisions are made directly by the citizens voting on each issue.

Work better with smaller population.

Responsible for the traditional definition of Common Law

believed when you separate the tasks of government into different branches, those branches then have the power to check each other

governments had a responsibility to hold up their end of the social contract

Citizens give up some freedom they would have in a state of nature. Citizens agree to obey a set of rules, and the government agrees to protect citizens’ rights.

According to the Declaration of Independence, which situation justifies open rebellion against a government?

USA has what kind of Government?