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Sovereignty Rules by consent of the people.
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Contract Agreement to trade freedom for protection.
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of Law Everyone must follow the law.
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Government: Restricted power to protect citizens' Separation of powers: Dividing government into sperate branches.
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and balances: Branches blocking each other from abusing power
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Rights Inherent rights to life, liberty, and property.
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Shared power between national and state governments.
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Rule by elected representatives.
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Rule by a single hereditary leader.
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Rule by one absolute, unchecked leader.
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Rule by a small, elite group.
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Rightful, accepted authority to rule.
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Ultimate power over a territory.
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of the Governed: Power granted by the citizens.
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Official plans to solve public problems.
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Keeping peace and safety.
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Creating a fair legal system.
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DeProtecting againstgainst foreign threats.
