MIdTerm Assessment Dec 17

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Signed by King John in 1215 England, established ideas of rule of law and limited government

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Magna Carta

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Signed by King James in 1607, gave permission to set up a colony and guarantee rights to the colonists.

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Charter of the Virginia Company

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Sets up our current plan of goverment
Guarantees equality under the law
affirms rights and dignity of all people
protects fundamental freedoms (RAAPS)

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Constitution

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Type of government in which the people rule

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Democracy

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The people elect others to run the goverment for them

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Representative goverment

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The idea that laws apply equally to all people, no one is above the law

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Rule of Law

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Fundamental principle that states that the people give authority/permission to the government in exchange for protection of their rights

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Consent of the Governed

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By birth and By naturalization are two ways to:

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obtain citizenship

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Civics duties are actions that:

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Civic duties are actions that citizens are required to perform.

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Civic Responsibilities are actions that:

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are actions that individuals are expected to perform as part of their role in society.