Principles of Government

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This principle states that NO ONE is above the law - not even a King.

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Rule of Law

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This principle states that the people are the source of power in government.

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Popular Sovereignty

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When we vote and elect officials to represent us in government

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Representative Democracy

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What principle does the Bill of Rights exemplify by giving power to individuals and lessening government power?

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Limited Government

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No one is above the Law

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Magna Carta

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Grievance / Complaint document separating colonies from England

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Declaration of Independence

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Gave Colonist traveling to America, THE RIGHTS OF ENGLISHMEN

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Charters for the Virginia Company

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First form of National Government for the new U.S. of America

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Articles of Confederation

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This was a weak form of government which was replaced by the U.S. Constitution.

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Articles of Confederation

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Magna Carta

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King John