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Basic Concept of Government

Basic Concept of Government. Ordered Government- establishing local governments (ex) sheriff, justice of the peace Limited Government- the government is not all powerful, and individuals have rights that government cannot take away

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Basic Concept of Government

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  1. Basic Concept of Government • Ordered Government- establishing local governments (ex) sheriff, justice of the peace • Limited Government- the government is not all powerful, and individuals have rights that government cannot take away • Representative Government- government should serve the will of the people

  2. Land Mark English Documents • Magna Carta- was signed to seeking protection against arbitrary acts by the king. • Petition of Right- limited the kings power in several ways. • English Bill of Rights- parliamentary elections be free, and that the document be declared

  3. The English Colonies • Charter-was a written grant of authority from the king. • Bicameral- was a two house legislature • Unicameral- was a one house body of legislature.

  4. The Coming of Independence • Confederation- is a joining of several groups for a common purpose. • The Albany Plan of Union- representation from delegates from each of the 13 colonies. • Boycott- is a refusal to buy or sell certain goods or services • Repealed- revoking or stopping an act

  5. The Declaration of Independence • July 4th 1776 was adopted • Signed by 56 men • Popular Sovereignty- government can exist only with the consent of the governed

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