chpt 2 Civics Flashcards
For what 2 reasons have the growth of Democracies NOT happened
Monarchs
Isn’t growing at a steady pace
Where was the world’s first democracy located?
Greek city-state of Athens
A system in which the people govern themselves is called
direct democracy
What happened after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
For the next 700 years, kings and lords ruled most of Europe.
what does “legislature” describe?
lawmaking body. It was called Parliament.
How, specifically, did the English Bill or Rights lead to Parliament gaining power?
The signing of the English Bill of Rights signaled the end of the struggle between Parliament and the monarch.
What was the first English Settlement in North America?
Jamestown.
What did the first owners hope the colony would do
It would make money for the england
What did the Virginia Company allow the settlers to do, that made the colony an inviting place?
The company provided the supplies and settlers for the colony.
What was the “Mayflower Compact” and why was it named that?
They knew that to survive they needed to form their own government. So they drew up a compact, or written agreement. All the Pilgrim men aboard the ship signed.
What did the people of Plymouth do to discuss problems and make decisions?
They had people represent them to select an answer
