Vocabulary

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5. The idea that government gets its power from the people.
7. The idea that all people are equal and deserve equal treatment under the law.
10. The freedom to believe and practice religion without government interference.
11. Formally recording your choice or opinion in an election or on an issue.
13. A 1215 document that limited the English king's power and protected certain rights.
15. The ability of people to govern themselves and make their own decisions.
16. Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet encouraging American colonists to become independent from Great Britain.
22. The branch of government that interprets laws and decides legal cases.
23. A republic where government power is limited and organized by a constitution.
24. A system of justice believed to come from nature and apply to all humans.
27. An agreement between people and government defining their rights, duties, and limitations.
28. Government where people elect officials to represent their beliefs and make decisions for them.
31. Ancient civilization that influenced America through republicanism, representative government, rule of law, and separation of powers.
33. Legislation that has passed both houses of Congress and becomes law.
39. Dividing government power among different branches.
41. Housing or providing accommodations for soldiers, especially in private homes.
44. The document declaring the American colonies independent from Great Britain.
45. The belief in republican government where citizens choose representatives and participate in civic life.
46. Groups within government that make laws.
47. A monarchy where the ruler's power is limited by laws or a constitution.

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1. A system where each branch of government can limit the powers of the other branches.
2. Philosopher who believed in natural rights and the social contract.
3. Jewish and Christian beliefs emphasizing ideas such as justice, individual worth, responsibility, and rule of law.
4. A movement emphasizing reason, individual rights, and ideas about government.
6. The branch/body of government responsible for making laws.
8. Rights people are born with that cannot be given or taken away by government.
9. The freedom of individuals to make their own choices without unnecessary government interference.
12. Government power is limited by laws and the Constitution.
14. Fair and equal treatment under the law.
17. A complaint about something considered unfair or wrong.
18. The legislative body of Great Britain.
19. Taking part in issues that affect the public.
20. Philosopher who supported separation of powers in government.
21. The government must follow fair legal procedures before taking away someone's rights or liberty.
25. The government collecting money from people or businesses to pay for public purposes.
26. Everyone, including the government, must follow the law.
29. Protects freedoms including religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
30. Rights that cannot be restricted or taken away by government or human laws.
32. A trial where legal protections and fair procedures are provided to the accused.
34. An agreement creating a government to provide order and protect colonists' rights.
35. A document that limited the monarch's power and protected certain rights of English citizens.
36. Ancient civilization that influenced America through civic participation, legislative bodies, voting, and written constitutions.
37. Oppressive or abusive government power.
38. The basic principles and laws that determine government powers/duties and protect people's rights.
40. Good attitudes, characteristics, and actions that contribute to the political system and common good.
42. A city-state in ancient Greece.
43. A system of government where political power is held by the people.