On Test Flashcards
1
Q
Significance of writs of assistance
A
Great Britain would search and seize homes of colonists which violated their rights
2
Q
Due process
A
Requirement that government secures and upholds inalienable rights of citizens
3
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Signi vigilance of due process
A
Balanced power of law of land with individual rights of colonists
Protects the individual person
4
Q
Sovereignty
A
Absolute authority
5
Q
Significance of sovereignty
A
Colonists resisted and rejected sovereignty of British monarchy and changes the idea of absolute sovereignty to popular sovereignty
6
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Writs of assistance
A
General warrants
Gave parliament officials authority to search and seize colonial property
