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Origins of American Government. Chapter 2, Section 1. Activity. Complete Origins of Government Ciricle Activity. 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.
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Origins of American Government Chapter 2, Section 1
Activity • Complete Origins of Government Ciricle Activity
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
Legislature • Lawmaking Body (group of people) • US Congress modeled after England’s Parliament • Parliament is stronger than the King/Queen
Natural Rights • John Locke • Life, Liberty and Property • (We changed to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness)
Social Contract • Jean Jaques Rosseau • Must give up some freedoms in exchange for government protection
Separation of Powers • Baron de Montesquieu • Separate branches of government to balance it
Popular Sovereignty • Government by the consent (approval) of the people