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Politics of the United States
Chapter 2: The Constitution
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A nations basic law. It creates political institutions, assigns or divides powers in government, and often provides certain guarantees to citizens. Constitution can be either written or unwritten.
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Constitution
A nations basic law. It creates political institutions, assigns or divides powers in government, and often provides certain guarantees to citizens. Constitution can be either written or unwritten.
Declaration of Independence
The document approved by representatives of the American colonies in 1776 that stated their grievances against the British monarchs and declared their independence.
Natural Rights
Rights inherited in human beings, not dependent on governments, which include life, liberty and property. The concept of natural rights was central to English philosopher John Locke's theories about government, and was widely accepted among America's Founding Fathers.
Consent of the Governed
The idea that government derives its authority by sanction of the people
Limited Government
The idea that certain restrictions should be placed on government to protect the natural rights of citizens
