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15 Cards in this Set
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Amend |
To Change |
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Baron de Montesquieu |
Believed in the idea of separation of powers and checks and balances. |
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John Locke |
Believed that all people are born with natural rights and that everyone had the right to life, liberty, and property. |
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Dictatorship |
A type of government where one person or a small group holds complete authority. |
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Separation of Powers |
The belief that the powers of government must be clearly defined and divided. |
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Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence |
The principles found in these documents influenced our American form of government |
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Preamble, Articles, Amendments |
Parts of the Constitution |
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Republic |
A government where citizens rule themselves through elected officials/ representatives |
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Popular Sovereignty |
The power of the government lies with the people. |
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Preamble |
The opening statement (introduction) of the Constitution that states the 6 goals for establishing the government. |
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Suffrage |
The right to vote |
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15th, 19th, 26th Amendments |
All deal with the right to vote. |
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Ms. A |
A dictator/teacher |
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Executive, Legislative, Judicial |
The 3 Branches of Government |
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Purpose of the Articles |
Establish (make) a framework for our government. |
