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Unit 1 Vocabulary (McLaren)

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Classical Republicanism   Adhering to the theory or principles of a republican government  
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Continental Congress   A formal meeting in 1774 at which delegates discussed matters of common concern regarding their governance by King George III  
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Limited Government   Control or restrictions placed on the power or authority that rules a country  
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Parliment   The British Legislature, made up of the House of Commons and House of Lards  
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Separation of powers   The distribution of political power amoung the branches of government, giving eaxh branch a particular set of responsibilities  
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Common Good   Involves individual citizens having the commitment and motivation to promote the welfare of the community to work together with other members for the greater benefit for all.  
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English Bill of Rights   Prohibited the British monarchy from suspending laws, levying taxes, maintaining an army in peacetime without consent of Parliament  
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Magna Carta   The Great Charter signed by English Nobles and King John in 1215 giving nobles rights and limiting the king's power  
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Popular Sovereignty   The citizens hold the ultimate authority over public officals and policies  
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Sovereignty   The person, body, or state in which independent and supreme authority is vested to government.  
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Writ of Habeas Corpus   A court order guaranteeing a person who is arrested the right to appear before a judge in a court of law.  
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