This was the first document to limit a government's power.

This philosopher developed the idea of separation of powers.

This principle (idea) says that everyone, even leaders, must obey the law.

This branch enforces laws.

This is the beginning of the Constitution.

The Magna Carta and Petition of Rights were written in this country.

This philosopher developed the idea of natural rights.

This principle says that the people are in charge.

This branch makes laws.

The Chief Executive is chosen by the people in this type of government.

This exists in a place with no government.

This philosopher believed people could NOT overthrow the government in a social contract.

This principle says that powers are divided between states and the federal government.

This branch interprets the laws.

The Chief Executive is chosen by the Legislative Branch in this type of government.

According to the Social Contract Theory, the government is supposed to give this to the people.

This philosopher came up with the idea that citizens should overthrow any government that does not protect their natural rights.

An example of this principle is that the President can veto laws that Congress creates.

This is what Americans call our chief executive.

This group of people was against the Constitution because they thought it might create too powerful a government.

This US document was influenced by the English Bill of Rights.

This US document used Locke’s ideas about the Social Contract Theory.

This principle says that the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches all have unique powers.

The Supreme Court has had this power to declare laws unconstitutional ever since Marbury v. Madison.

The main point of this part of the Constitution was to list the purposes of government.