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WTP
Unit One
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Republican Government | System for ruling which power is held by elected representatives who run for the common good. |
| Checks and Balances | Distribution and balance of power among the three branches of government so one cannot dominate others. |
| Civic Virtue | Dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community. |
| Common Good | The good of the community as a whole. |
| Consent of the Governed | The expressed agreement by the people to obey the laws and government they create. |
| Constitution | A set of customs, traditions, rules, and laws that set up the way a government is organized and operated. |
| Constitutional Government | The powers of the rulers are limited as stated in a constitution. |
| Natural Rights | States citizens have the right to life, liberty, and property and protection of them. |
| Separation of Powers | Division of powers among the 3 branches of government. |
| Social Contract | An agreement among people to set up a government and obey the laws created by it. *John Locke's philosophy for a legitimate government. |