Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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Representative Government
A
Government in which the people have the say
2
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Rule of Law
A
Government leaders must act according to the law
3
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Limited Government
A
A government that has certain restrictions and gives certain rights
4
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English Bill of Rights
A
Document written by parliament to prevent abuse of power by English rulers
5
Q
Parliament
A
Legislative body of government
6
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Due Process
A
fair treatment through the normal judicial system
7
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Mayflower Compact
A
- first governing document of Plymouth Colony
8
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Articles of Confederation
A
- the original constitution of the US
- ratified in 1781
9
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Constitution
A
The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government
10
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Causes that led American colonists to fight for independence
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- Too many taxes
- British tries to give greater control
11
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Weakness in Articles of Confederation
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- No central leadership
- No power to require taxes
- No power to enforce laws
