Social studies govt terms

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Feudalism/Feudal System

Split into 3 groups: Royalty, Nobility, Common People

Magistrates

Judges

Natural Rights

Right to life, liberty, property

Government

Protect people's natural rights

Absolute Power

Power without limits

State of Nature

No gov't, no laws

Consent

Follow laws in exchange for protection

Social Compact or Social Contract

Agreement people make among themselves to create a gov't to rule them and protect their natural rights

Romen Republic

From 509 BC to 27 BC: a gov't which greatly influenced the ideas of the founders

Republican Gov't

The citizens have power to govern, give power to leaders, and elect represent them to serve their interests

Common Welfare

The good of the entire community

Civic Virtue

Both citizens and their leader live modest lives

Constitutional Gov't

The person or group running the gov't are limited

Higher Law

Has to be obeyed by the people running the gov't

Private Domain

Area of an individuals life that is no business of the gov't

Representative Gov't

Separation of powers

Parliament

Council to advise the monarch

Magna Carta

Agreement signed by King John