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Government Ch. 2
Question | Answer |
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Basic principle of the American system of government; that government is limited in what it may do, and each individual has certain rights the government cannot take away. | imited government |
System of government in which public policies are made by officials who are selected by the voters and held accountable to them in periodic elections. | representative government |
The Great Charter establishing the principle that the power of the monarchy was not absolute in England; forced upon his barons in 1215; and protecting such fundamental rights as trial by jury. | Magna Carta |
Drawn up by Parliament in 1689 to prevent abuse of power by English monarchs; forms the basis of much in American government and politics. | English Bill of Rights |
A legislative body composed of two houses. | bicameral |