SS.7.C.1.4: Natural Rights and Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
3 Natural Rights that were listed in the Declaration of Independence
Grievances in Declaration of Independence
Complaints made against King George III such as quartering soldiers, denying colonists the right to a trial by jury, taxation without representation
Tyranny
Cruel and oppressive government or rule
Articles of Confederation
Document that created the 1st national (federal) government, 1st attempt at a Constitution in the United States
U.S. Constitution
Document which created the three separate branches of our national (federal) government, 2nd attempt at a Constitution in the United States
Government
Entire system of authority or power that acts on behalf of a group of people
Legislatures and Statutes
Legislatures create statutory law. -Federal Laws -State Laws -Municipal Laws -Judges interpret. -Laws must pass Constitutional "muster"
Sections of the Declaration of Independence
Natural Rights, Grievances (Problems), Declaring Independence
Life, Liberty, and Property
Natural rights of John Locke
Role of Government
Public disclosure laws, public interests, protecting health, safety, and well-being
Natural Rights
Rights that you have simply because you were born (a human being), cannot be taken away from you
National (Federal), State, Local
What are the three levels of government?
To serve the people
What is the main purpose of government?
Protect our Natural Rights
What is the main reason for government according to John Locke and the Declaration of Independence?
Social Contract
When an individual agrees with others to create and live under a government and gives that government the power to make and enforce laws
Consent of the governed (people)
Where does government get its right to govern?
assent
agreement, consent
Unalienable Rights
basic rights of the people that may not be taken away
abolish
cancel; put an end to
self-evident
obvious; requiring no proof or explanation.
oppression
prolonged cruel or unjust treatment or control
political rights
the rights guaranteeing a citizen's ability to participate in politics, including the right to vote and the right to hold an elected office