Declaration of Independence principles /Ideals
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Popular Sovereignty
A belief that ultimate power resides in the people.
Social Contract
A voluntary agreement among individuals to secure their rights and welfare by creating a government and abiding by its rules.
Rule of Law
No one is above the law
consent of the governed
People are the source of any and all governmental power
Right of Revolution
The right to overthrow a government that abuses the peoples' natural rights
ideals
important beliefs
Legislative
the branch of government that makes the laws
Natural Rights
the idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property
equality
the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
