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Roots of American Democracy

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A condition urged by many as a requirement for legitimate government
governing or controlling body whose power exists only within pre-defined limits that are established by a constitution or other source of authority
A document that embodies the fundamental laws and principles by which the United States is governed
the original constitution of the US, ratified in 1781
a formal declaration of the legal and civil rights of the citizens of any state
An electoral system where citizens vote to elect people to represent their interests
a charter of rights agreed to by King John of England
the introductory part of a statute or deed, stating its purpose, aims, and justification
the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced
the document that defines and limits the powers of the state government and the basic rights of the citizens of the U.S. Commonwealth of Virginia
sign or give formal consent to a treaty
a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
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the formal statement written by Thomas Jefferson declaring the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain
Governing body of a nation
to change or modify (something) for the better
a real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest
to do what is best for the citizens
put forward (an idea or plan) for consideration or discussion by others
Rule or code of conduct