Principles of Government

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  1. 5. The English Bill of Rights took away power from this and gave it to the people
  2. 6. This French philosopher believed in doing what's best for the general will and social contract
  3. 7. In a system of checks and balances, these 3 things can limit the power of the others
  4. 9. This principle is about a government where citizens elect representatives
  5. 13. The idea that government power is restricted by law
  6. 15. This philosopher heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence with his ideas of natural rights and consent of the governed
  7. 16. Pamphlet written and spread through the 13 colonies that argued for American independence
  8. 17. In federalism, the 3 levels of government are federal, local, and...
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  1. 1. life, liberty, and property
  2. 2. Philosopher who wrote about separation of powers
  3. 3. this is where power comes from in popular sovereignty
  4. 4. Document that limited the power of the English king in 1215
  5. 8. The idea that laws apply to everyone, even the rulers
  6. 10. Early agreement for self-rule by Pilgrims
  7. 11. This philosopher believed that a strong government was necessary to protect its people
  8. 12. This is another word for permission that the government must have this to have power
  9. 14. due process gives people right to a fair...