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Origins of Government

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constitution
Law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
Magna Carta
The royal charter of political rights given to rebellious English barons by King John in 1215
rule of Law
A state of order in which events conform to the ___
bicameral
Composed of two legislative bodies
charter
A document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights
Confederation
The state of being allied or ___
congress
The legislature of the United States government
Stamp Act
An ___ passed by the British Parliament in 1756 that raised revenue from the American Colonies by
tyranny
A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator
boycott
A group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in protest against its policies
delegate
A person appointed or elected to represent others
boston tea party
Demonstration by citizens of ___ who raided three British ships in ___ harbor and dumped
Representative
A member of the United States House of ___
Parliament
A legislative assembly in certain countries
Protest
A formal and solemn declaration of objection
Correspondence
Communication by the exchange of letters
Independence
The successful ending of the American Revolution
Colonies
A body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland (plural)
Jefferson
3rd President of the United States
Social Contract
An implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of society
Legislature
Persons who make or amend or repeal laws
Rights
An abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature (plural)

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