SS.7.CG.1.2 Founding Ideas Vocab

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due process

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the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected

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equality of mankind

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the concept that every individual is born equal, has equal opportunity to succeed and is entitled to the same set of basic rights

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limited government

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a government that has been limited in power by a constitution, or written agreement

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natural rights

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rights an individual is born with that cannot be given or taken by government (ex. life, liberty, pursuit of happiness); also known as inalienable/unalienable rights

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religious liberty

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the ability for individuals to believe and practice a religion freely without government interference

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rule of law

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a principle under which all persons, institutions, and entities are accountable to laws; no one is above the law.