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Hobbes - Identify 3 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Locke - Identify 3 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Montesquieu - Identify 2 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Rousseau - Identify 3 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Virginia Company of London Charters - Identify 5 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Declaration of Independence - Identify 5 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Articles of Confederation - Identify 5 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
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Constitution - Identify 5 characteristics by clicking on the correct cards
The state of nature is a state of war, where life is "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
The social contract involves surrendering rights to a sovereign for security and order.
Absolute monarchy is the best form of government to prevent chaos.
People have natural rights to life, liberty, and property.
People have the right to revolt against a government that fails to protect their rights.
The primary role of government is to protect the rights of its citizens.
Advocated for the separation of powers in government.
Suggested that the best form of government is a constitutional monarchy.
Social contract was among the people and not with a king/ruler
Wrote "The Social Contract," focusing on individual freedom and equality.
Argued for direct democracy as the best form of government.
Granted a royal charter by King James I
Established the first permanent English settlement in America
Encouraged the establishment of a colony for economic benefit
Allowed for self-governance through the establishment of a council
Emphasized the rights of English subjects in the colonies
Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson
Declared the colonies' independence from British rule
Asserts the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Criticizes the king for abuses of power
Aimed to unify the colonies against British oppression
a unicameral legislature with no separate executive branch.
Required unanimous consent from all states to amend the document.
Had no power to levy taxes; relied on states for financial support.
Faced challenges in regulating interstate commerce and trade.
Lacked a national judiciary to resolve disputes between states.
Created a bicameral legislature with a House of Representatives and a Senate.
Allowed for a flexible amendment process requiring 2/3 approval from Congress and 3/4 from states.
Granted the federal government the power to levy taxes and regulate commerce.
Established a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government.
Included a Bill of Rights to protect individual librerties