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| Thirteenth-century agreement between the English King and nobles, limiting the power of the monarchy. |
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| Another word of a legislature. |
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| Document that recognized a number of nautal rights. |
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| Philosophical idea that people consetn to be part of a state and covered by its laws. |
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| Welfare of society and people as a whole. |
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| Social contract of the pilgrims. |
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| Fundamental orders of connecticut |
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| First written constitution in America, setting up towns for connecticut. |
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| First legislature in the New World. |
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| New England tradition whre citizens vote on local issues by a simple majority of the whole. |
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| Political philosophy stressing that political authority lies with the people and the rule of law. |
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| Form of government that places political authority in the hands of the people, stresses the rule of law, and governs through elected representatives. |
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| Habits of character that lead to a healthy society. |
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| Power of the majority to get its way in a democracy but only while honoring the rights of the minority. |
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| Individal rights retained by people. |
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| Political philsosphy that says government should have only restricted powers. |
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| First continental congress |
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| Meeting of colonial delegates in 1774 to oppose the Intolerable Acts. |
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| Second continental congress |
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| Meeting in 1775 that established a colonial army and declard Indpendence. |
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| Laws guaranteeing workers the rights to organize and join unions. |
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| Law not made by a legislature. |
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