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John Locke

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a British Philosopher.

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Legitimate

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to make rules or laws the right way

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Natural rights

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to not be dependent or violating rights of someone else

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state of nature

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political philosophy

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consent

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agreeing to someones idea

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the supreme law of the land

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the authority of the u.s.

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Concurrent powers

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they have a lot of power over people

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Reserved powers

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some of the powers are granted from the federal government.

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Enumerated/ Expressed powers

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power over money or debt.

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Wolves of Yellowstone

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wolves that were gone for 70 years

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Popular Sovereignty

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its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people.

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Judicial Review

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legislative act.

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Limited Government

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a separation of powers

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Checks and Balances

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political power over checks

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Separation of Powers

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judicial powers of government in separate bodies.

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federalism

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system of government.

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Natural rights

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The right to vote

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Declaration of Independence

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document that was approved by the Continental Congress

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Articles of Confederation

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Perpetual Union was an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States

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shays rebellion

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Western Massachusetts and Worcester in response to a debt crisis

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revolutionary war

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the American Revolution

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Congress/ Legislative Branch

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legislative branch makes all laws, and declares wars

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President/Executive Branch

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part of the Executive Branch

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