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Principle of government where the central government is divided into two or more branches Separtion of Powers
Principle that states that political power rests with the people.voting, free participation in government Popular Sovereignty
type of government where authority is held by a bicameral legislature (House of Commons, House of Lords) Parliamentry government
Document signed by King John in 1215. Limits the power of government Magna Carta
Composed by Emperor Justinian, based on Roman law, clearest most comprehensive laws at the time. Spread Roman legal principles Justinian's Code
Essay written by John Locke, explains social contract theory, agreement to protect natural rights of life, liberty, and property. Two Treatises of Government
System of government in which functions of government are defined by a constitution. restrains the powers of government and guarantees rights to the people. Constitutional Government
Form of government began in Ancient Rome. Citizens elect representatives to make laws and establish public policies. Democratic-Republican Government
Document adopted July 4, 1776. Established the Thirteen Colonies as independent states. Free from British rule, written by Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence
Legal code developed by King Hammurabi of Mesopotamia. Influential in the establishment of Hebrew and Islamic law and in US Judiciary system. Specified crimes and punishments to help judges impose penalties. Code of Hammurabi
Made clear the powers of the English monarchy in 1689. Parliament listed things they could not do. (No taxation without permission of Parliament) English Bill of Rights
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