What were the Founder’s basic ideas about government?

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What were the Founder’s basic ideas about government? We the People: Unit 1 What were the Founder’s basic ideas about government?

natural rights Rights of all people to life, liberty and property People have these rights because they are human.

state of nature no government and no laws

constitutional government Government where there are limits on the person or group in power

checks and balances Powers of government are balanced No one branch of government has too much power

separation of powers There are three branches of government that all have a special job.

judicial branch Power to make decisions about the meaning, application and enforcement of laws

constitution Framework of laws for the government

civic virtue People are willing to give up what they want to look out for others needs.

executive branch Power to carry out and enforce the laws

higher law A set of laws that organize and limit the government. All people including leaders must obey the higher law.

legislative branch Power to make the laws

Founders governmental leaders of the colonies Examples: Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, George Washington

social contract To create rules and laws and agree to obey them Example: Mayflower Compact

natural rights

state of nature

constitutional government

checks and balances

separation of powers

judicial branch

constitution

civic virtue

executive branch

higher law

legislative branch

Founders

social contract