Across
- 2. this first true governing document of our country promoted self-rule and Christianity
- 4. this English philosopher influenced our ideas of natural rights and the ability to overthrow corrupt or oppressive government with arms
- 6. this English governing body had two houses...a House of Lords...and a House of Commons
- 7. this 1689 document significantly influenced our ideas of individual liberties...things government could NOT take away
- 10. the Athenian Greeks are most credited with leaving to us the concept of ______, or that we all have a right to participate in government
- 11. this Medieval "great paper" was foundational in creating the idea of limited power of kings (and thus presidents)
- 13. the Greeks and the Romans collectively give us the concept of the importance of the _____, that we are not "subjects" to an all powerful government
- 15. the period of time from the late 1600s through mid-1700s that French and English philosophies of government were influencing our nation's founders
- 16. this religion was the dominant religion of the early settlers of our country, as well as a major influence of our Founders
Down
- 1. this word means "two houses" as in legislatures
- 3. the Romans leave to us the concept of the ______, where we have representatives that make laws for us
- 5. from this nation we receive many cultural and political examples that helped form our government
- 8. this book was considered sacred and super influential in early American culture, even in public schools of our early beginnings
- 9. the first permanent English speaking colony in America (Virginia...1607)
- 12. the state with the oldest representative government in the Western Hemisphere is ______.
- 13. this American legislative body with two houses, was influenced by English Parliament
- 14. this French philosopher influenced our ideas of Checks and Balances