Starr Points 6 Flashcards

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His writing established the ideas that government is developed through the consent of the people and inalienable rights: life,liberty, and property

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John Locke

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Document claiming the colonies independence from Great Britain, based on the political philosophies of Locke, Montesquieu, and black stone

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Declaration of Independence(1776)

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French philosopher who defined the principles of checks and balances and separation of powers

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Charles de Montesquieu

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British judge whose commentaries on English law became the textbook for law students for two centuries

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William black stone

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Rights/privileges believed to be given by god that cannot be taken away by man. These are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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Unalienable rights

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Refusal to obey certain laws for the purpose of influencing government policy usually through nonviolent means such as boycotts, picketing, and refusal to pay taxes

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Civil disobedience

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Refusal to buy certain goods

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Boycott

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