Vocab - Government, Unit 2

An agreement signed in 1620 by Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower establishing a self-governing colony based on majority rule

document written by George Mason in 1776,proclaiming fundamental rights that influenced the United States Bill of Rights

pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 arguing for American independence from Britain,inspiring support for Revolution

A system dividing government powers among branches to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

philosopher who developed the concept of the social contract and argued for a strong central authority to maintain order

theory developed by philosophers: individuals give up certain rights for protection/ benefits of living in society.

An author who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense',arguing for American independence & inspiring support for the Revolution

philosopher; developed the concept of separation of powers & argued for a system of government with checks and balances

A philosopher who advocated for women's rights & equality, & emphasized the importance of education for both men & women

document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the monarchy, established rights for nobility and freemen in England.

A document signed in 1689 that established rights for the English people and further limited the power of the monarchy.

Universal principles governing human behavior and society that are inherent and discover able through reason.

document signed in 1628 that further limited the power of the monarchy in England and affirmed the rights of the people

A philosopher who advocated for freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and the separation of church and state.

author wrote Virginia Declaration of Rights,proclaiming fundamental rights, influenced the United States Bill of Rights

An author who wrote the Declaration of Independence, declaring the thirteen American colonies independent from Britain.

A philosopher who developed the concept of natural rights and argued for government based on the consent of the governed

philosopher; developed the concept of popular sovereignty &argued for government based on the general will of the people

document in 1776,declaring the 13 American colonies independent from Britain and outlining the reasons for separation