Topic 2 Vocab

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Basic principle of American Government stating government is restricted in its actions

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LIMITED GOVERNMENT

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System of government where public policies are made by officials selected by voters and held accountable in periodic elections.

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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

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Power of monarchy not absolute; guaranteed trial by jury and due process to nobility.

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MAGNA CARTA

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Adjective for a two-chamber legislative body

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BICAMERAL

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Adjective for a legislative body with one chamber

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UNICAMERAL

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Proposed by Ben Franklin in 1754 to unite the 13 colonies for trade, military, and other purposes.

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ALBANY PLAN OF UNION

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WORD MEANING REPRESENTATIVES

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DELEGATES

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People are the source of all government power; government exists with the consent of the governed.

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POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

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ADOPTED BY THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS POST-REVOLUTION; CREATED A LEAGUE OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG STATES, LIMITING CENTRAL GOVERNMENT POWERS.

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ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

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Formal approval and final consent to a constitution.

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RATIFICATION