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Am. Gov. Midterm
American Government Midterm 2023
Term | Definition |
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Divine Right Theory: | The God given right to rule; often royalty |
Social Contract Theory: | We the people give the government the power to rule as long as they fulfill their purpose |
Consent of the governed | Social Contract theory |
Who's ideas made the basis for the American Revolution? | John Locke |
Legitimate Authority (John Locke) | the people give the government the power to rule over them - Consent of the governed - Social Contract theory |
If the government does not fulfill its purpose or abuses it's powers what rights do the people maintain? | The right to overthrow the government |
Who initiated the idea of Checks and Balances? | Baron Montesquieu |