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Cole Foundations Gov
Foundation of Government
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Checks and Balance | Each branch branch of government souch have the ability to limit the other branch. |
| Magna Carta | A document that limited the power of the king of england in 1215. It also setup that everyone should have to obey the law. |
| Due | Process People have the right to a fair and reasonable trial |
| Rule of Law | All people must follow the law and it should be enforced fairly |
| Limited Government | Government is limited to just the power given to it by the constitution. |
| English Bill of Rights | Government Document that expanded the power of Parliament and limited more of the Kings power. Gave Free Elections, Rights to a fair trail, own a gun, and petition government and no excessive bail. |
| Mayflower Compact | Was an agreement that was made at Plymouth Rock in 1620. Creating self-government. |
| Self-Government | An agreement among individuals that create government that would provide order and protect the rights of colonists. |
| Common Sense | A pamphlet written to try to convince America to fight against England and states everyone should have certain human rights. |
| Natural Rights | A set of rights that people share called life, liberty, and property. |
| Social Contract | An agreement between people in which both sides agree to something in order to reach a shared goal. |
| Separation of Power | Government divided into different parts |
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