Government Week 1 Vocab Review

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Supreme Law of the Land

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The Constitution

Front

Influential theory on democratic governments?

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Social Contract

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________ is the ability to act and think freely, as long as it doesn't harm others.

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Liberty

Front

Power to interpret laws.

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Judicial Power

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Power to enforce laws.

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Executive Power

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Congress can make laws.

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Legislative Power

Front

Rules for self-governance by English settlers in the New World.

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The Mayflower Compact

Front

Established principles of frequent parliaments, free elections, and freedom of speech in Parliament.

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The English Bill of Rights

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Limits on royal power established law as authority.

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The Magna Carta

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First document establishing that the king is not above the law.

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The Magna Carta