A | B |
Consent of the Governed | people are the source of the power in government |
Republic | based on Roman government models |
Representative Government | the people elect others to rule on their behalf |
Democracy | the people have the power; the people rule |
Rule of Law | the government and those who govern are accountable to the law |
Direct Democracy | based on the Athenian (Greek) form of government |
Limited Government | the government is not all powerful |
Inalienable Rights | rights that cannot be taken away; life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness |
Social Contract | an agreement between the people within a society to help one another and work together |
Grievances | complaints |