Origins of American Government review 2025

Origins of American Government review 2025

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9th Grade

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1.

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Front

The English Document which first identified the concept of limited government. Also called the great Charter.

Back

Magna Carta

2.

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Front

A government in which people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government.

Back

Representative Democracy

3.

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Front

This made Parliament the supreme lawmaker for England and effectively moved England from an absolute monarch to a consitutional monarchy.

Back

English Bill of Rights

4.

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Front

John Locke's idea; That all people have a right to life, liberty and property.

Back

Natural Rights

5.

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Front

The power of government was divided into three branches

Back

Separation of Powers

6.

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Front

As long as the colonies sent the required raw materials, England allowed them to govern themselves for about 150 years.

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Salutary Neglect

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Front

A tax on legal documents, pamphlets, newspapers, dice, playing cards etc.

Back

Stamp Act

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