Definition:Facts Terms used in feudalism Sentence... (sentence should inc. the term “noblemen” & “serfs” in order to demonstrate your understanding of the word) 1. feudalism Kings would allow noblemen/lords to use lands that belonged to him European system to protect the people from enemy invaders serfs: landless peasants who were forced to work for noblemen noblemen: were few in number; held control over the serfs The noblemen/lords had to fight for the king & protect the serfs

Definition: Picture or Sentence As a result..What it was not colony land claimed by another country; the “mother country” maintains political & economic control of the colony (use the term “colony” in the sentence) the colony is stripped of natural resources in order to make the “mother” country more powerful Not good for indigenous people

3. natural rights What it was... What it did... Sentence An idea promoted by John Locke, famous English philosopher Led to “The Enlightenment Movement” which spread from England to the colonies had a huge impact on colonial leadership (our Founding Fathers) (sentence should inc. the term “natural rights” & it should demonstrate your understanding of the word) people are born with these rights because they are human beings Natural rights: Life, Liberty & Property

4. social contract theory What it was... What it did... Sentence an idea supported by John Locke led colonists to believe they should revolt against Britain (sentence should inc. the term “social contract theory” & it should demonstrate your understanding of the word) the will of the people gives power & direction to government PEOPLE MUST REVOLT IF GOVERNMENT ABUSES ITS POWER Colonists no longer believed that Kings/Queens were ordained by God— religious leaders do not make decisions about government

5. republic / republicanism republic SENTENCE: (use the term “republic” in a sentence to demonstrate the meaning of the word) the government gets its power from the citizens Individuals must place the good of the country above their own interests promotes the idea of the “common good” people vote for representatives to govern them

Definition: Sentence or Picture In colonial era... In the U.S. today Representative Government (use the term “representative government” in the sentence) Individuals are elected to represent the people they serve the Colonial Assembly (House of Burgesses-VA) each colony had their own colonial assembly the U.S. Congress the President of the United States

7. constitution Definition This means... Sentence or Pic Can be written or unwritten (passed down thru tradition) Every nation has a constitution (sentence should inc. the term “constitution” & it should demonstrate your understanding of the word) explains how a government is organized and how it functions Both “good” & “bad” governments have constitutions

8. limited government Definition What it meant... Sentence a “constitutional government” is limited by the specific words/content of the country’s constitution Government leaders have to follow the laws— just like its citizens do 1. Sentence should include the term “limited government” & 2. it should demonstrate your understanding of the word Government has limitations—it can’t just do whatever it wants to do! The rights of the people cannot be taken away by the government

Definition:Picture What It Is Separation of Power—Constitutional Principle Sentence: (use “separation of power” in a sentence to demonstrate the meaning of the term) Our government is divided into 3 branches Legislative, Executive, & Judicial Branches Keeps too much political power from one individual or group Each branch has specific duties & responsibilities.

Definition: Each branch... Picture Examples Checks & Balances—Constitutional Principle Sentence: (use “checks & balances” in a sentence to demonstrate the meaning of the term) has equal power President must sign all new legislation (laws) “checks” the decisions of other branches Senate must approve presidential appointments can stop another branch from doing something it doesn’t approve of Supreme Court can declare laws unconstitutional