U.S. Government Principles and Influences

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Governments derive powers from

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Consent of the governed

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Right of the People

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To alter or abolish the government

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Principle of the Enlightenment in the Declaration of Independence

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Social contract by John Locke

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Natural Rights of John Locke

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Life, liberty, and property

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Influence of Montesquieu on the U.S. Constitution

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Separation of powers

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Historical event involving ships and people

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Anger over taxes

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Grievance in the Declaration of Independence

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Quartering Acts

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Colonists' reaction to British policies

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They resisted British policies

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Role of government in society

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Protect the natural rights of citizens

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Impact of 'Common Sense' on the colonists

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Belief in their own English style of government