Origins of American Government

What is the idea that people should have a say, through representatives of their choosing, in their own government?

What is the belief that government should be subject to strict limits on the lawful use of power?

Which French philosopher argued in favor of the separation of powers?

What is an English colony under the direct control of the king through an appointed governor called?

What type of English colony enjoyed the most independence from Great Britain?

Which English legal scholar's book, 'Commentaries on the Laws of England,' became the basis for law in the colonies?

Which document passed by Parliament in 1689 limited the English monarchy’s ability to enact laws, raise taxes, or keep an army without Parliament’s consent?

What is the broad set of political ideas about representative government that traces back to ancient Greece and Rome?

What set of colonial laws limited government and gave all free men the right to choose people to serve as judges?

Who was William Blackstone?