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| sovereignty | The absolute authority a government has over its citizens. A states right to self rule |
| state | An independent political unit a.k.a. nation or country |
| legitimacy | When people believe the government has the authority and right to lead them |
| Monarchy | An autocracy where the ruler gains his or her position through inheritance or family ties |
| constitutional monarchy | A monarchy where the ruler shares authority with elected legislatures and must follow the countries laws and constitution |
| Divine right of Kingship | Rulers receive their authority to govern from God |
| Natural Law | The law of the jungle. No law; No government The law of nature. Survival of the strongest. |
| Social Contract | The people give rights and freedoms to the government in return for peace and security |
| Natural Rights: | Those rights that people have simply because they are human beings; for example life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
| Four Political Principles | 1.) Law and order Ruled by law 2.) Limits on government 3.) Representative government 4.) Majority rules |
