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1 Origins of American Government
Chapter 2, Section 1

2 Activity Complete Origins of Government Ciricle Activity

3 Rule of Law No one is above the law, even the leader
Magna Carta (1215) was a document in England that limited the power of the King/Queen and gave rights to the English People

4 Legislature Lawmaking Body (group of people)
US Congress modeled after England’s Parliament Parliament is stronger than the King/Queen

5 Natural Rights John Locke Life, Liberty and Property
(We changed to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness)

6 Social Contract Jean Jaques Rosseau
Must give up some freedoms in exchange for government protection

7 Separation of Powers Baron de Montesquieu
Separate branches of government to balance it

8 Popular Sovereignty Government by the consent (approval) of the people

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