| 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 |