AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy
1.1 Ideals of Democracy
Notes
The Declaration of Independence and Constitution draw on natural rights (Locke: life, liberty, property), popular sovereignty, social contract and republicanism.
Practice
The idea that government's power comes from the people is:
People are the source of authority.
John Locke's natural rights include:
Pre-government rights.
The Declaration of Independence argues that if government violates rights, people may:
Social contract.
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