dictatorship

self-government

oligarchy

rights guaranteed by the government

rights given by the king

king believed they received their powers from God

laws not written

people have the right of life, liberty, and the use of property

powers of the government given by the people

people agree to obey the laws, government agrees to protect their rights. If not, the people can overthrow the government.

contract stating the government is the power.

the government only has to guarantee people rights as long as they do not violate the laws.

dividing the government into national, state, and local governments

powers divided between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches

powers between the president and the citizens

judgments

limited jurisdiction

trial by jury

limited government

powers of government

limited power

trial by jury

rule of law

social contract

legislative branch

executive branch

judicial branch

socialism

communism

democracy

the people do not have a say on what taxes they pay

representative are chosen to decide on taxes

taxing is done at the national level