What shaped the Founders’ thinking about government?

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What shaped the Founders’ thinking about government? We the People: Unit 2 What shaped the Founders’ thinking about government?

representative government

representative government Leaders elected by the people who look out for the common good

Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence A formal document of complaints against the British king Announced that the colonies would now be free and independent states

Magna Carta

Magna Carta A social contract An agreement between the nobility and the king that limited the kings powers

Parliament

Parliament British lawmaking branch of government made up of two houses, the House of Lords and the House of Commons

rule of law

rule of law All people must follow the law even the leaders.

natural law

natural law The Founders believed this was a law that controlled human relationships, and that it came from God.

diplomacy

diplomacy Carrying on formal friendships with other countries May prevent or solve conflicts between the countries

legislative supremacy

legislative supremacy The legislative branch is the most powerful branch of government.

popular sovereignty

popular sovereignty People have the power in government; they are the highest authority.

Articles of Confederation

Articles of Confederation The first constitution that had a weak central government. The states had the most power.

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