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U2, Roots of Gov.

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This is the idea borrowed from Rome that citizens choose a smaller group to represent them, make laws, and govern them.   Republic  
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This is idea that people in society agree to give up part of their freedom to a gov. as long as that gov. protects their natural rights.   Social Contract  
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This is a document that nobles made King John sign in 1215. It included equal treatment, trial by jury, and rule of law.   Magna Carta  
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THis is the right all humans have- LIFE, LIBERTY, and the right to OWN PROPERTY.   Natural Rights  
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This ruler is responsible for the FIRST WRITTEN code of laws.   Code of Hammurabi  
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This is the ruler who organized Rman laws into an orderly code of laws.   Justinian  
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This is the philosopher who believed in social contract & said that the people should overthrow a gov. that breaks that contract & does not protect their rights.   John Locke  
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This idea borrowed from Magna Carta means that BOTH the GOV. and the people being GOVERNED must obey the laws.   Rule of Law  
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This philosopher said that the best way to limit gov. is to separate & balance its power, such as the 3 branches we have today   Montesquieu  
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When deciding a court case, a judge may look back at similar cases in the past. A decision made in an earlier case is called :   Precedent  
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This is when power of the gov. is divided into different branches, each with different jobs.   Separation of Powers  
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This is the system of law borrowed from England based on court decisions instead of written laws.   Common law  
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