Origins of Government

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Origins of American Government

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

Origins of American Government. Magruder’s American Government Chapter 2. Political Beginnings. Early English settlers brought English laws and customs with them They believed government helped make life more orderly. Limited Government. An idea from England

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. The Historical Context of the Creation of the US Constitution. 13 British Colonies. British traditions of government ordered, limited and representative 3 Important Documents. Magna Carta-1215 trial by jury due process private property.

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Early Settlers. America was settled in the mid 16 th century by Europeans England sent the most settlers & controlled the 13 colonies along the Atlantic coast. English Ideas of Government. The English brought their knowledge and ideas about government:

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Chapter 2. Section I. Our Political Beginnings. The Beginning. North American Exploration Begins In Mid-16 th Century European explorers, traders, & settlers French, Dutch, Spanish, Swedes, & the English English settlers most numerous

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government . Unit 1 Chapter 2 . The Colonial Period . An English Heritage Limited Government Magna Carta (1215) = government not all powerful; King John Power of the monarch or government is limited not absolute Petition of Government (1628) King Charles

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government . SSCG 2. In 1607, the English settled Jamestown, Virginia – the first permanent English colony in North America.

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Origins of U.S. Government

Origins of U.S. Government. Early Influences. The English Colonists to N. Amer. brought Limited gov’t . The Magna Carta (1215) Monarchs must act according to set laws Representative gov’t . Bicameral legislature House of Lords & House of Commons

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Chapter 2 . Basic Concepts of Government. Ordered Government A need for regulation of their relationships. Created local governments. Many still exist today: offices of sheriffs, coroner, justice of the peace. Limited Government

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. An English Heritage. The colonist brought ideals of freedom Great Britain does not have a constitution- they have historical documents, judicial decisions, and laws dating back hundreds of years Two ideals 1. Limited Government

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Government Origins

Government Origins. Clans battled one another for control of resources Eventually clan gain total control of Japan becoming Emperors Emperors become weak & are eventually forced to become nothing but a figure head but a Clan’s leader who is named military leader or SHOGUN

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. The Colonial Period . Combined English ideas with native groups Magna Carta English document signed in 1215 Started the idea that the monarch was not all-powerful Provided the basis for limited government , power of the government was limited, not absolute.

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ORIGINS of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

ORIGINS of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. Objective: Describe and compare the three (3) types of colonies that the English established in America. The Thirteen Colonies. September 17, 2013. ORIGINS of AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. Charter – written grant of authority from the king

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Origins of Government

Origins of Government. What is Government?. Objectives. To learn what a government is and what it consists of To understand the philosophies incorporated into our present form of government To review the documents that were precursors to our current constitution and amendments.

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Origins of Government

Origins of Government. Power source. Relationship between people and government. Theory. Force. Physical strength or military. People serve the Government. People serve the Government. Inherited- family . Evolution. People Serve the Government. Divine Right. God. Social Contract.

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Magruder Chapter Two. Our Political Beginnings. Section One. Basic Concepts of Government. Ordered Government Colonists from England saw the need for orderly regulation of their relationships with one another. Basic Concepts of Government. Limited Government

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Origins of Government

Origins of Government. Exam Review. Ms. Ramos. Indicate to which theory of the origin of the state the following statement refers to: Family ties were the basis of the early state. Evolutionary. Ms. Ramos.

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Origins of Government

Origins of Government. Why do we have government?. State of Nature. A world before government. Anarchy. Dictatorship. Choice A Choice B. Without government people would generally be kind and cooperative (not selfish and cruel). Agree or Disagree?. Property.

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Origins of U.S. Government

Origins of U.S. Government. Chapter Two. Section 1- Early Influences. Objectives What political ideals did English colonists bring with them to North America? What major documents limited the power of English monarchs?

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Colonial Period Uniting for Independence The Articles of Confederation The Constitutional Convention. Our Political Heritage (England). Limited Government Representative Government Written Constitutions Separation of Powers. Learning Objectives.

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Origins of Government

Origins of Government. It seems Like Greek. Where Did Politics Come From?. Many have asked this same question. Aristotle himself (the first student of government) had many thoughts about this. Of all of the ideas four stand out Evolutionary Theory Force Theory Divine Right Theory

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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Our Political Beginnings. The Origins of United States Mid 16 th century Explorers, traders, settlers French, Dutch, Spanish, Swedes, Domination of Native Americans English- largest numbers and controlled 13 colonies. Basic Concepts of Gevernment.

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