Foundations of Government Crossword

United States' first government
Philosopher who inspired the founders, and believed government serves the people
This theory of government states that God chooses leaders.
President and author of the Declaration of Independence
This document stated that even the King had to obey laws.
This document prohibited cruel and unusual punishment, and stated that people deserve a fair trial
This government theory states that people give up power in exchange for government protection.
Territory, population, government, and sovereignty, are all requirements to be classified as a ______
A ______ is an indirect form of democracy where people elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
In a ______ people meet in large groups to make laws, and other policy decisions.
This theory states that government originated from the natural family structure.
This theory of government states that a person or group of people took control over an area.
This person was the author of the Constitution.
This document listed issues the colonists had with Parliament and King George III.
This plan favored large states, wanted a bicameral legislature based on population, and wanted 3 branches.
This plan favored small states, wanted 3 branches of government, and a unicameral legislator with equal representation.
This plan was a balance between two plans, it created a bicameral legislature: one house based on population; one house with equal representation.