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Social Contract

AGREEMENT between the PEOPLE & GOVERNMENT - People give up some freedoms by following laws in exchange for the government to protect their rights; IF the gov't breaks the contract, the people have the RIGHT TO REVOLT

<p>AGREEMENT between the PEOPLE &amp; GOVERNMENT - People give up some freedoms by following laws in exchange for the government to protect their rights; IF the gov't breaks the contract, the people have the RIGHT TO REVOLT</p>
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Natural Rights

RIGHTS you're BORN WITH- the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property; Government cannot give or take away these rights

<p>RIGHTS you're BORN WITH- the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property; Government cannot give or take away these rights</p>
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Popular Sovereignty

PEOPLE POWER- People are the source of any and all governmental power

<p>PEOPLE POWER- People are the source of any and all governmental power</p>
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Republic

TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: ELECT REPRESENTATIVES-A form of government in which people elect representatives to represent what the people want

<p>TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: ELECT REPRESENTATIVES-A form of government in which people elect representatives to represent what the people want</p>
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Direct Democracy

TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: ALL CITIZENS VOTE -Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.

<p>TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: ALL CITIZENS VOTE -Government in which citizens vote on laws and select officials directly.</p>
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Separation of Powers

3 BRANCHES of GOVERNMENT -Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law

<p>3 BRANCHES of GOVERNMENT -Constitutional division of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, with the legislative branch making law, the executive applying and enforcing the law, and the judiciary interpreting the law</p>
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Freedom of Religion

RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE- the right to practice whatever religion one chooses.

<p>RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE- the right to practice whatever religion one chooses.</p>
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freedom of speech

FREE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF- the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint. (this includes criticizing the government)

<p>FREE TO EXPRESS YOURSELF- the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint. (this includes criticizing the government)</p>
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separation of church and state

the division between religion and government

<p>the division between religion and government</p>
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Laissez-faire

LITTLE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ECONOMY- Policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy. French for "let it go"

<p>LITTLE GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF ECONOMY- Policy that government should interfere as little as possible in the nation's economy. French for "let it go"</p>
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Capitalism

GOAL: PROFITS$$; FREE MARKETS An economic system based on private property and supply and demand NOT government control

<p>GOAL: PROFITS$$; FREE MARKETS An economic system based on private property and supply and demand NOT government control</p>
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Individual Rights

rights guaranteed or belonging to a person

<p>rights guaranteed or belonging to a person</p>
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liberty

Freedom from government control

<p>Freedom from government control</p>
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Equality

Born with the same rights and opportunities; treated the same under the law

<p>Born with the same rights and opportunities; treated the same under the law</p>
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Consent of the Governed

VOTE; People give permission to be ruled

<p>VOTE; People give permission to be ruled</p>
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Checks and Balances

LIMITS ON EACH BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT; A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

<p>LIMITS ON EACH BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT; A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power</p>
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Criminal Justice

ACCUSED HAVE RIGHTS: Such as - right to a trial, right to remain silent, right to a lawyer; no cruel punishment; no torture

<p>ACCUSED HAVE RIGHTS: Such as - right to a trial, right to remain silent, right to a lawyer; no cruel punishment; no torture</p>