Dec of Ind and Constitution
Name the 3 branches of government
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
The government's power to rule comes from ________ according to the Declaration of Independence?
“the consent of the governed.”
or
Citizens
Purpose of 3 branches of government
No one branch has too much power
An agreement between people and their government. The government agrees to protect the people's rights, and in return, the people agree to follow the government's rules.
Social Contract
According to the Declaration of Independence what is the role of the government?
to protect the natural rights of citizens
Under the Articles of Confederation what does Congress NOT have the power to do?
Tax people/states, create a court system, regulate trade