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Origins of American Government

Origins of American Government. Chapter 2, Section 1. Activity. Complete Origins of Government Ciricle Activity. Rule of Law. No one is above the law, even the leader Magna Carta (1215) was a document in England that limited the power of the King/Queen and gave rights to the English People.

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Origins of American Government

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  1. Origins of American Government Chapter 2, Section 1

  2. Activity • Complete Origins of Government Ciricle Activity

  3. Rule of Law • No one is above the law, even the leader • Magna Carta (1215) was a document in England that limited the power of the King/Queen and gave rights to the English People

  4. Legislature • Lawmaking Body (group of people) • US Congress modeled after England’s Parliament • Parliament is stronger than the King/Queen

  5. Natural Rights • John Locke • Life, Liberty and Property • (We changed to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness)

  6. Social Contract • Jean Jaques Rosseau • Must give up some freedoms in exchange for government protection

  7. Separation of Powers • Baron de Montesquieu • Separate branches of government to balance it

  8. Popular Sovereignty • Government by the consent (approval) of the people

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