Bell Ringer Date: September 28th, 2016 1) Copy down the homework for this week. Leave Agendas OUT 2) Take out your electronic device and get ready to play…

Review From Yesterday What is a legislature? A group of people who debate laws. A group of people who have the power to elect officials. A group of people who can veto and vote down laws. A group of people who have the power to make laws.

Review From Yesterday What is a Bill of Rights? A written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect. A written list of rights that a government promises to protect. A written list of what laws a citizen has. A written list about the government.

Why is Habeas Corpus an important human right? Review From Yesterday Why is Habeas Corpus an important human right? You cannot be abused in jail. You cannot be imprisoned without being charged with a crime. You cannot be falsely accused of a crime. You cannot be imprisoned unless you commit a serious crime.

John Locke vs. Montesquieu - Against dictatorships and tyranny - Governments should not have too much power - People have responsibilities Montesquieu Locke - Natural Rights are important - Life, Freedom, and Property - Separation of Powers - Influenced the Founding Fathers of the USA

Directions: Put all materials away and off your desk. Unit II Test Directions: Put all materials away and off your desk.

Unit II Test Turn your test over… Put #19 & #20

Hand in your test and answer sheet when done, work on… Unit II Test Hand in your test and answer sheet when done, work on…