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state ruled by the people democracy
sovereign state governed by a body of elected citizen-representatives republic
name three documents that influenced the Constitution Manga Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact
Name the two philosophers who influenced early colonial law and the Constitution John Locke, Rousseau, Montesquieu
What is the Rule of Law The government and those who govern are bound by the law
What are the Five Principles of Democratic Government Democracy, Consent of the Governed, Representative Government, Limited Government, Rule of Law
What are the purposes of Government Keep Order, Protect Citizens, Provide Goods and Services
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