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| Thirteenth-century a greement between the English King and nobles, limiting the power of the monarchy. |
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| Law not made by a legoslature. |
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| Another word for a legislature. |
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| Document tht recognized a number of natural right. |
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| philosophical idea that people consent to be part ot a state and coverd by its laws. |
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| Welfore of society and people as a whole |
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| Social Contract of the pilgrims. |
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| Fundamental orders ot connecticat |
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| First written constitution in america, setting up towns for connecticut. |
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| First legislatue in the new world. |
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| New England traclition where citizens vote on local issues by a simple majoritey of the whole. |
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| political philosophy streeing 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 ot the people, Stresses the rule of law. |
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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 demoracy but only while honoring the rights of the minority. |
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| Indivicluals Rights retained by people. |
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| political philsoshpy that says government should have only restricted powers. |
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| Meeting in colonial delegates in 1775 to oppose the intolerable Acts. |
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| Meeting ing 1775 that established a colonial army and declared inclependence. |
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Seventeeth-Century
british laws requiring that american good be exported in british ships |
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