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Am. Gov. Midterm
American Government Midterm 2023
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Divine Right Theory: | The God given right to rule; often royalty |
| Social Contract Theory: | We the people give the government the power to rule as long as they fulfill their purpose |
| Consent of the governed | Social Contract theory |
| Who's ideas made the basis for the American Revolution? | John Locke |
| Legitimate Authority (John Locke) | the people give the government the power to rule over them - Consent of the governed - Social Contract theory |
| If the government does not fulfill its purpose or abuses it's powers what rights do the people maintain? | The right to overthrow the government |
| Who initiated the idea of Checks and Balances? | Baron Montesquieu |