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02/05/2014

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Parliament
Definition
Legislative branch of England.
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Magna Carta
Definition
1215 Made king share power with people.
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Rule of law
Definition
Everyone must obey the law.
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English Bill of Rights
Definition
1689 Farther restricted kings power.
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Seconded Continental Congress
Definition
Meeting of colonial reps to act on resistance.
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"The shot heard 'round the world"
Definition
Gun shot that began fighting in revolution.
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Treaty of Paris
Definition
Ended the American revolution.
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Legislative Supremacy
Definition
Most government power given to legislature.
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Popular Sovereignty
Definition
The people have the highest authority.
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Articles of Confederation
Definition
First constitution.
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Northwest Ordinance
Definition
Process to form new state taxes.
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Shay's Rebellion
Definition
Violent protest against state taxes.
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Civic Virtue
Definition
Unselfish acts for the common good.
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Republican Government
Definition
People have power, give some to reps, promote common welfare.
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Constitutional Government
Definition
Government of enforced limited powers.
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