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9 Cards in this Set
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The Magna Carta |
Signed by King John of England. It limited his power and introduced ideas that are found in the American government system. 1215. |
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Petition of Right |
Outlined specific rights of citizens that were protected. 1628. |
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English Bill of Rights |
Signed by William and Mary of England. Helped form the basis for the American Bill of Rights on the Constitution. 1689. |
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John Locke |
People have the right to "life, liberty, and property." |
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Thomas Hobbes |
Believed it a social contract between the people and the government. |
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Jean Jacques Rousseau |
Combined the theories of Hobbes and Locke. |
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John Locke |
Influenced the Declaration of Independence. |
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Baron de Montesquieu |
Believed in the Separation of government branched and power. |
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John Locke |
It is the right and duty of the people to overthrow an oppressive government. |
