Untitled Flashcards

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Common Law

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A legal system based on custom and court rulings

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Magna Carta

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approved by King John in 1215; it limited royal power established certain rights

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Due process of Law

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Government should act fairly in accordance with established rules and regulations

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Habeas Corpus

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principle that a person cannot be imprisoned without first being charged

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Parliament

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The legislature of England (they make the laws)

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Constitutional Government

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When a king's power is defined and limited by law. Shares power with the lawmakers

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English Bill of Rights

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List of laws protecting the people. Acts passed by parliament that limited the rights of the monarchy

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Divine Right

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Idea that a ruler's authority came directly from God

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Glorious Revolution

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The bloodless overthrow of King James II and his replacement by his daughter Mary

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Autocratic

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absolute in power or authority