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The government created a law which was a belief that moral principles can be applied to any culture or system of justice - The government used it to explain why the 13 colonies needed to rebel against the British
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Everyone had to obey it including the leaders.- This helped keep everything fair for everyone and justice was dealt equally.
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An agreement for governing of a new colony, changed the government by giving more independence
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In 1628 Parliament passed a law called the Petition of Right which emphasized the principle of limited government.- This affirmed that the king’s power was not absolute.
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A form of direct democracy that gave everyone in the community a voice, changed the government to a more voting system
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Guaranteed basic rights, changed government to giving basic liberties and such
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People used to live in a state of nature. It was imaginary before any government. Everyone was completely free. It affected the government by producing an idea that people are to be free.
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In a state of nature, people had a natural right. Its affect led to a certain amount of freedom given for government protection.
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The English Bill of Rights, was passed by Parliament in 1689.- It reaffirmed the principle of individual rights.
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This idea was not one person in power. It led to the creation of three branches of government.
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Rousseau proposed the idea that popular sovereignty is the legitimacy of government. Its effect on the future government was that it gave the citizens the choice to choose a leader rather than God choosing it for them.
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Common Sense pushed colonies towards independence. The book was influenced by Rousseau. It provided a reason for the colonists to rebel against Britain.
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Colonial patriots fought against British soldiers for their right, changed government not just to use force
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The former U.S. chief justice Warren Burger rang a replica of the Liberty Bell.- It reminded them that this country was held together by ideas not blood or history.
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Americans celebrated their nation’s 200th birthday.- They gained Independence.
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Americans celebrated the signing of the constitution.- They finally had a set of principles to go off of.
