Foundations of American Government

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Who was the Enlightenment philosopher who believed that all people are born free and equal, with the rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness?

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John Locke

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What concept is Montesquieu referring to in this quote? “If the legislative and executive authorities are one institution, there will be no freedom. There won't be freedom anyway if the judiciary body is not separated from the legislative and executive authorities.”

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Separation of Powers

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What is an agreement amongst members of society who give up freedom in order to live under the rule of law as decided by a government?

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Social Contract Theory

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According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

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From the people

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According to the Declaration of Independence, when do the people of a country have the right to replace their government?

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when that government denies the people their natural rights

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In the Preamble, We the People means the ___.

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Constitution was written for all the people of the United States

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This principle means that the power of government comes from the people.

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Popular Sovereignty

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What concept refers to the idea that government may exercise only those powers given to it?

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Limited Government

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What concept refers to the fact that the President is responsible for executing, enforcing, and administering the law but not passing laws on their own?

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Separation of Powers

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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US Constitution