Gov quiz 1

all poli power resides in the people. the gov can only make changes w the consent of the people

a system in which the people elect reps at regular intervals to conduct the business of gov and make decisions on their behalf

the gov is not all-powerful. gov can only do things have given it power to do and that are listed constitution

the liberties of indies w/out interference from othersov

legs, exec, and jud powers are placed into 3 distinct and indie branches of gov

each branch is subject to multiple constitional restraints by the other 2 branches

the division of power among a central and several regional govs

every person, even the leaders of gov, are subject to well-defined and est laws

midwife of democracy, limits king's power, evolves over time to be more equal

peace agreement btwn kind john and his barons

no freeman should be seized/imprisoned/stripped of rights

principle that arbitrary punishment is wrong, king agreeing to obey the law

an agreement where citizens give up some rights in exchange for gov protection

life with complete freedom, no rules, and no gov

to break away from britain