Untitled Deck Flashcards
1
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Enlightenment
A
European intellectual movement which made the Framers understand the principles of government
2
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Natural Rights
A
People are born with rights that can’t be taken away from the government
(ex. life, liberty, and property/the pursuit of happiness)
3
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Popular sovereignty
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Power belongs to the people
4
Q
Social Contract
A
People give some of their rights for government protection
5
Q
Limited Government
A
Best form of government is limited government
Checks and balances and distributed government
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