Chapter 2 Section 1 Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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The idea that government is restricted in what it may do, and every individual has certain rights that government cannot take away
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Limited government
2
Q
The idea that government should serve the will of the people had also been developing in England for several centuries
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Representative government
3
Q
The great charter
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Magna Carta
4
Q
Protection against the arbitrary taking of life, liberty, or property
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Due process
5
Q
Limited the kings power
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Petition of right
6
Q
Prohibited a standing army in peace time
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English Bill of rights
7
Q
A written grant of authority from the king
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Charter
8
Q
Two - house legislature
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Bicameral
9
Q
Colonies organized by A proprietor
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Proprietary
10
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Legislature consisting of one house
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Unicameral
