Early Foundations of American Government Flashcards
(7 cards)
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English Bill of Rights
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Extension of the Magna Carta; outlined the rights of the people; basis for American Bill of Rights
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Magna Carta
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Signed in 1215; established the idea of limited government and limited King John’s rule of England
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House of Burgesses
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First representative government in American colonies; Virginia’s legislative body
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Mayflower Compact
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Signed in 1620 at Plymouth Rock; direct democracy
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Majority rule
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Numerical majority holds the power in government; most votes wins
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Consent of the Governed
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The idea that government is only effective if the people allow the government to have power over them
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Salutary Neglect
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British Parliament did not interfere with American colonies; America in political isolation
